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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.76, 385.68 and 232.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.76, 385.68 and 232.96 is: 321.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.76 : 385.68 = 232.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.76/385.68 = 232.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.76x = 385.68 × 232.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.76x = 89,848.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,848.01/279.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.16

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