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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.65, 385.66 and 224.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.65, 385.66 and 224.39 is: 309.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.65 : 385.66 = 224.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.65/385.66 = 224.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.65x = 385.66 × 224.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.65x = 86,538.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,538.25/279.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.45

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