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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.34, 385.97 and 230.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.34, 385.97 and 230.18 is: 318.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.34 : 385.97 = 230.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.34/385.97 = 230.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.34x = 385.97 × 230.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.34x = 88,842.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,842.57/279.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.04

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