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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.69, 419.22 and 210.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.69, 419.22 and 210.99 is: 316.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.69 : 419.22 = 210.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.69/419.22 = 210.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.69x = 419.22 × 210.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.69x = 88,451.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,451.23/279.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.25

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