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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.23, 384.90 and 209.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.23, 384.90 and 209.18 is: 288.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.23 : 384.90 = 209.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.23/384.90 = 209.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.23x = 384.90 × 209.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.23x = 80,513.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,513.38/279.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.34

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