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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.79, 419.67 and 211.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.79, 419.67 and 211.68 is: 317.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.79 : 419.67 = 211.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.79/419.67 = 211.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.79x = 419.67 × 211.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.79x = 88,835.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,835.75/279.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.51

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