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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.59, 385.97 and 232.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.59, 385.97 and 232.97 is: 321.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.59 : 385.97 = 232.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.59/385.97 = 232.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.59x = 385.97 × 232.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.59x = 89,916.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,916.34/279.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.61

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