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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.59, 385.49 and 220.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.59, 385.49 and 220.46 is: 303.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.59 : 385.49 = 220.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.59/385.49 = 220.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.59x = 385.49 × 220.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.59x = 84,983.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,983.75/279.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.96

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