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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.69, 419.74 and 211.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.69, 419.74 and 211.30 is: 317.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.69 : 419.74 = 211.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.69/419.74 = 211.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.69x = 419.74 × 211.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.69x = 88,691.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,691.06/279.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.10

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