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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.72, 419.22 and 225.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.72, 419.22 and 225.72 is: 338.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.72 : 419.22 = 225.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.72/419.22 = 225.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.72x = 419.22 × 225.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.72x = 94,626.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,626.34/279.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.29

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