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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.11, 385.22 and 278.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.11, 385.22 and 278.44 is: 384.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.11 : 385.22 = 278.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.11/385.22 = 278.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.11x = 385.22 × 278.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.11x = 107,260.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,260.39/279.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.29

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