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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.60, 418.98 and 236.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.60, 418.98 and 236.52 is: 354.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.60 : 418.98 = 236.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.60/418.98 = 236.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.60x = 418.98 × 236.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.60x = 99,097.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,097.15/279.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.42

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