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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.02, 419.76 and 238.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.02, 419.76 and 238.92 is: 359.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.02 : 419.76 = 238.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.02/419.76 = 238.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.02x = 419.76 × 238.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.02x = 100,289.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,289.06/279.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.43

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