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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.98, 419.29 and 225.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.98, 419.29 and 225.98 is: 338.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.98 : 419.29 = 225.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.98/419.29 = 225.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.98x = 419.29 × 225.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.98x = 94,748.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,748.49/279.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.42

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