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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.98, 419.94 and 208.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.98, 419.94 and 208.28 is: 312.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.98 : 419.94 = 208.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.98/419.94 = 208.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.98x = 419.94 × 208.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.98x = 87,465.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,465.10/279.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.40

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