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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.63, 385.99 and 224.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.63, 385.99 and 224.27 is: 309.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.63 : 385.99 = 224.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.63/385.99 = 224.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.63x = 385.99 × 224.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.63x = 86,564.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,564.93/279.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.57

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