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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.73, 419.13 and 231.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.73, 419.13 and 231.13 is: 346.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.73 : 419.13 = 231.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.73/419.13 = 231.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.73x = 419.13 × 231.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.73x = 96,873.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,873.52/279.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.31

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