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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.69, 386.31 and 230.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.69, 386.31 and 230.01 is: 317.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.69 : 386.31 = 230.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.69/386.31 = 230.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.69x = 386.31 × 230.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.69x = 88,855.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,855.16/279.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.69

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