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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.64, 385.14 and 238.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.64, 385.14 and 238.06 is: 327.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.64 : 385.14 = 238.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.64/385.14 = 238.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.64x = 385.14 × 238.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.64x = 91,686.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,686.43/279.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.87

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