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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.48, 386.10 and 238.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.48, 386.10 and 238.50 is: 329.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.48 : 386.10 = 238.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.48/386.10 = 238.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.48x = 386.10 × 238.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.48x = 92,084.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,084.85/279.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.49

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