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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.48, 418.44 and 230.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.48, 418.44 and 230.28 is: 344.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.48 : 418.44 = 230.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.48/418.44 = 230.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.48x = 418.44 × 230.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.48x = 96,358.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,358.36/279.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.78

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