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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.62, 419.04 and 231.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.62, 419.04 and 231.17 is: 346.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.62 : 419.04 = 231.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.62/419.04 = 231.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.62x = 419.04 × 231.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.62x = 96,869.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,869.74/279.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.44

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