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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.32, 385.29 and 266.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.32, 385.29 and 266.94 is: 368.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.32 : 385.29 = 266.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.32/385.29 = 266.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.32x = 385.29 × 266.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.32x = 102,849.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,849.31/279.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.22

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