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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.13, 384.77 and 229.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.13, 384.77 and 229.93 is: 316.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.13 : 384.77 = 229.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.13/384.77 = 229.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.13x = 384.77 × 229.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.13x = 88,468.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,468.82/279.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.94

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