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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.70, 386.03 and 233.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.70, 386.03 and 233.01 is: 321.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.70 : 386.03 = 233.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.70/386.03 = 233.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.70x = 386.03 × 233.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.70x = 89,948.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,948.85/279.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.59

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