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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.12, 384.84 and 235.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.12, 384.84 and 235.20 is: 324.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.12 : 384.84 = 235.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.12/384.84 = 235.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.12x = 384.84 × 235.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.12x = 90,514.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,514.37/279.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.28

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