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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.23, 418.79 and 154.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.23, 418.79 and 154.18 is: 231.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.23 : 418.79 = 154.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.23/418.79 = 154.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.23x = 418.79 × 154.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.23x = 64,569.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,569.04/279.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.24

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