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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.22, 384.24 and 273.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.22, 384.24 and 273.10 is: 375.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.22 : 384.24 = 273.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.22/384.24 = 273.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.22x = 384.24 × 273.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.22x = 104,935.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,935.94/279.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.82

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