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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.92, 419.72 and 214.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.92, 419.72 and 214.76 is: 322.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.92 : 419.72 = 214.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.92/419.72 = 214.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.92x = 419.72 × 214.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.92x = 90,138.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,138.60/279.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.02

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