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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.50, 419.27 and 225.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.50, 419.27 and 225.72 is: 338.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.50 : 419.27 = 225.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.50/419.27 = 225.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.50x = 419.27 × 225.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.50x = 94,636.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,636.50/279.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.60

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