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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.95, 419.54 and 214.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.95, 419.54 and 214.70 is: 321.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.95 : 419.54 = 214.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.95/419.54 = 214.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.95x = 419.54 × 214.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.95x = 90,072.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,072.07/279.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.75

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