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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.30, 418.42 and 230.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.30, 418.42 and 230.55 is: 345.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.30 : 418.42 = 230.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.30/418.42 = 230.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.30x = 418.42 × 230.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.30x = 96,464.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,464.15/279.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.38

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