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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.20, 384.95 and 223.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.20, 384.95 and 223.85 is: 308.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.20 : 384.95 = 223.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.20/384.95 = 223.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.20x = 384.95 × 223.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.20x = 86,168.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,168.01/279.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.63

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