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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.23, 385.09 and 223.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.23, 385.09 and 223.94 is: 308.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.23 : 385.09 = 223.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.23/385.09 = 223.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.23x = 385.09 × 223.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.23x = 86,237.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,237.46/279.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.85

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