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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.42, 418.68 and 155.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.42, 418.68 and 155.88 is: 233.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.42 : 418.68 = 155.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.42/418.68 = 155.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.42x = 418.68 × 155.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.42x = 65,263.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,263.84/279.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.57

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