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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.61, 385.54 and 235.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.61, 385.54 and 235.42 is: 324.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.61 : 385.54 = 235.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.61/385.54 = 235.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.61x = 385.54 × 235.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.61x = 90,763.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,763.83/279.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.61

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