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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.36, 419.04 and 233.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.36, 419.04 and 233.28 is: 349.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.36 : 419.04 = 233.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.36/419.04 = 233.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.36x = 419.04 × 233.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.36x = 97,753.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,753.65/279.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.92

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