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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.44, 419.44 and 225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.44, 419.44 and 225.20 is: 338.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.44 : 419.44 = 225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.44/419.44 = 225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.44x = 419.44 × 225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.44x = 94,457.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,457.89/279.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.03

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