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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.22, 418.10 and 233.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.22, 418.10 and 233.44 is: 349.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.22 : 418.10 = 233.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.22/418.10 = 233.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.22x = 418.10 × 233.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.22x = 97,601.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,601.26/279.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.55

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