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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.09, 417.42 and 236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.09, 417.42 and 236.16 is: 353.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.09 : 417.42 = 236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.09/417.42 = 236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.09x = 417.42 × 236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.09x = 98,577.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,577.91/279.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.21

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