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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.65, 418.86 and 233.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.65, 418.86 and 233.48 is: 349.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.65 : 418.86 = 233.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.65/418.86 = 233.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.65x = 418.86 × 233.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.65x = 97,793.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,793.34/279.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.71

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