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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.18, 385.38 and 230.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.18, 385.38 and 230.28 is: 317.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.18 : 385.38 = 230.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.18/385.38 = 230.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.18x = 385.38 × 230.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.18x = 88,745.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,745.31/279.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.88

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