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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.16, 419.22 and 236.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.16, 419.22 and 236.44 is: 355.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.16 : 419.22 = 236.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.16/419.22 = 236.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.16x = 419.22 × 236.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.16x = 99,120.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,120.38/279.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.07

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