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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.53, 384.91 and 230.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.53, 384.91 and 230.32 is: 317.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.53 : 384.91 = 230.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.53/384.91 = 230.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.53x = 384.91 × 230.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.53x = 88,650.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,650.93/279.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.15

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