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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.32, 419.34 and 236.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.32, 419.34 and 236.84 is: 355.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.32 : 419.34 = 236.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.32/419.34 = 236.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.32x = 419.34 × 236.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.32x = 99,316.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,316.49/279.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.57

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