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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.12, 418.44 and 227.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.12, 418.44 and 227.58 is: 341.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.12 : 418.44 = 227.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.12/418.44 = 227.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.12x = 418.44 × 227.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.12x = 95,228.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,228.58/279.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.17

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