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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.77, 418.69 and 221.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.77, 418.69 and 221.50 is: 331.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.77 : 418.69 = 221.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.77/418.69 = 221.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.77x = 418.69 × 221.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.77x = 92,739.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,739.39/279.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.48

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