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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.74, 385.83 and 214.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.74, 385.83 and 214.46 is: 295.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.74 : 385.83 = 214.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.74/385.83 = 214.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.74x = 385.83 × 214.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.74x = 82,745.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,745.10/279.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.79

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