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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.56, 385.81 and 155.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.56, 385.81 and 155.24 is: 214.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.56 : 385.81 = 155.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.56/385.81 = 155.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.56x = 385.81 × 155.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.56x = 59,891.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,891.30/279.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.23

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