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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.16, 385.02 and 223.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.16, 385.02 and 223.84 is: 308.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.16 : 385.02 = 223.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.16/385.02 = 223.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.16x = 385.02 × 223.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.16x = 86,182.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,182.88/279.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.72

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