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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.13, 418.56 and 233.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.13, 418.56 and 233.23 is: 349.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.13 : 418.56 = 233.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.13/418.56 = 233.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.13x = 418.56 × 233.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.13x = 97,620.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,620.75/279.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.73

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