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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.53, 385.46 and 216.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.53, 385.46 and 216.99 is: 299.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.53 : 385.46 = 216.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.53/385.46 = 216.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.53x = 385.46 × 216.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.53x = 83,641.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,641.24/279.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.23

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