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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.78, 419.25 and 218.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.78, 419.25 and 218.64 is: 327.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.78 : 419.25 = 218.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.78/419.25 = 218.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.78x = 419.25 × 218.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.78x = 91,664.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,664.82/279.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.63

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