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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.23, 418.24 and 233.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.23, 418.24 and 233.27 is: 349.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.23 : 418.24 = 233.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.23/418.24 = 233.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.23x = 418.24 × 233.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.23x = 97,559.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,559.59/279.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.39

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