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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.72, 385.82 and 214.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.72, 385.82 and 214.11 is: 295.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.72 : 385.82 = 214.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.72/385.82 = 214.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.72x = 385.82 × 214.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.72x = 82,606.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,606.85/279.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.32

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