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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.12, 385.02 and 232.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.12, 385.02 and 232.26 is: 320.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.12 : 385.02 = 232.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.12/385.02 = 232.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.12x = 385.02 × 232.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.12x = 89,424.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,424.75/279.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.38

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