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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.67, 385.95 and 220.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.67, 385.95 and 220.74 is: 304.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.67 : 385.95 = 220.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.67/385.95 = 220.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.67x = 385.95 × 220.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.67x = 85,194.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,194.60/279.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.63

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