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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.24, 385.73 and 238.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.24, 385.73 and 238.20 is: 329.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.24 : 385.73 = 238.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.24/385.73 = 238.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.24x = 385.73 × 238.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.24x = 91,880.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,880.89/279.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.04

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