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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.51, 418.71 and 211.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.51, 418.71 and 211.11 is: 316.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.51 : 418.71 = 211.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.51/418.71 = 211.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.51x = 418.71 × 211.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.51x = 88,393.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,393.87/279.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.25

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