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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.24, 418.02 and 238.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.24, 418.02 and 238.74 is: 357.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.24 : 418.02 = 238.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.24/418.02 = 238.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.24x = 418.02 × 238.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.24x = 99,798.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,798.09/279.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.39

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