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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.69, 419.54 and 218.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.69, 419.54 and 218.86 is: 328.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.69 : 419.54 = 218.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.69/419.54 = 218.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.69x = 419.54 × 218.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.69x = 91,820.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,820.52/279.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.29

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