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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.18, 419.18 and 233.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.18, 419.18 and 233.82 is: 351.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.18 : 419.18 = 233.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.18/419.18 = 233.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.18x = 419.18 × 233.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.18x = 98,011.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,011.50/279.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.07

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