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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.74, 419.22 and 214.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.74, 419.22 and 214.49 is: 321.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.74 : 419.22 = 214.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.74/419.22 = 214.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.74x = 419.22 × 214.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.74x = 89,917.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,917.43/279.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.43

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