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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.72, 419.58 and 243.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.72, 419.58 and 243.34 is: 365.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.72 : 419.58 = 243.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.72/419.58 = 243.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.72x = 419.58 × 243.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.72x = 102,099.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,099.55/279.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.01

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