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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.52, 418.92 and 233.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.52, 418.92 and 233.08 is: 349.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.52 : 418.92 = 233.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.52/418.92 = 233.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.52x = 418.92 × 233.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.52x = 97,641.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,641.87/279.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.32

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