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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.38, 419.07 and 221.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.38, 419.07 and 221.54 is: 332.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.38 : 419.07 = 221.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.38/419.07 = 221.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.38x = 419.07 × 221.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.38x = 92,840.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,840.77/279.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.31

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