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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.12, 384.72 and 237.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.12, 384.72 and 237.78 is: 327.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.12 : 384.72 = 237.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.12/384.72 = 237.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.12x = 384.72 × 237.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.12x = 91,478.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,478.72/279.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.74

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