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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.79, 385.93 and 220.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.79, 385.93 and 220.69 is: 304.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.79 : 385.93 = 220.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.79/385.93 = 220.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.79x = 385.93 × 220.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.79x = 85,168.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,168.96/279.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.40

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