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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.48, 385.92 and 230.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.48, 385.92 and 230.52 is: 318.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.48 : 385.92 = 230.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.48/385.92 = 230.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.48x = 385.92 × 230.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.48x = 88,962.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,962.28/279.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.31

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