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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.94, 385.95 and 221.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.94, 385.95 and 221.08 is: 304.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.94 : 385.95 = 221.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.94/385.95 = 221.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.94x = 385.95 × 221.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.94x = 85,325.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,325.83/279.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.80

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