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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.02, 418.08 and 230.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.02, 418.08 and 230.42 is: 345.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.02 : 418.08 = 230.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.02/418.08 = 230.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.02x = 418.08 × 230.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.02x = 96,333.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,333.99/279.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.26

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