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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.47, 420.12 and 233.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.47, 420.12 and 233.91 is: 351.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.47 : 420.12 = 233.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.47/420.12 = 233.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.47x = 420.12 × 233.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.47x = 98,270.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,270.27/279.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.64

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