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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.64, 386.03 and 217.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.64, 386.03 and 217.33 is: 300.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.64 : 386.03 = 217.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.64/386.03 = 217.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.64x = 386.03 × 217.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.64x = 83,895.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,895.90/279.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.01

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