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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.93, 385.87 and 220.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.93, 385.87 and 220.81 is: 304.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.93 : 385.87 = 220.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.93/385.87 = 220.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.93x = 385.87 × 220.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.93x = 85,203.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,203.95/279.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.38

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