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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.36, 386.50 and 237.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.36, 386.50 and 237.78 is: 328.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.36 : 386.50 = 237.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.36/386.50 = 237.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.36x = 386.50 × 237.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.36x = 91,901.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,901.97/279.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.97

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