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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.45, 419.49 and 221.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.45, 419.49 and 221.76 is: 332.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.45 : 419.49 = 221.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.45/419.49 = 221.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.45x = 419.49 × 221.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.45x = 93,026.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,026.10/279.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.89

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