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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.28, 385.50 and 235.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.28, 385.50 and 235.84 is: 325.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.28 : 385.50 = 235.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.28/385.50 = 235.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.28x = 385.50 × 235.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.28x = 90,916.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,916.32/279.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.54

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