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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.44, 385.29 and 237.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.44, 385.29 and 237.34 is: 327.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.44 : 385.29 = 237.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.44/385.29 = 237.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.44x = 385.29 × 237.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.44x = 91,445.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,445.21/279.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.25

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