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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.34, 384.65 and 230.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.34, 384.65 and 230.13 is: 316.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.34 : 384.65 = 230.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.34/384.65 = 230.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.34x = 384.65 × 230.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.34x = 88,519.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,519.22/279.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.89

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