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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.33, 418.60 and 237.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.33, 418.60 and 237.98 is: 356.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.33 : 418.60 = 237.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.33/418.60 = 237.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.33x = 418.60 × 237.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.33x = 99,618.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,618.43/279.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.63

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