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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.74, 420.57 and 222.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.74, 420.57 and 222.68 is: 334.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.74 : 420.57 = 222.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.74/420.57 = 222.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.74x = 420.57 × 222.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.74x = 93,653.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,653.58/279.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.78

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