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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.65, 386.07 and 214.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.65, 386.07 and 214.28 is: 295.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.65 : 386.07 = 214.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.65/386.07 = 214.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.65x = 386.07 × 214.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.65x = 82,727.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,727.08/279.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.82

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