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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.79, 387.12 and 236.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.79, 387.12 and 236.05 is: 326.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.79 : 387.12 = 236.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.79/387.12 = 236.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.79x = 387.12 × 236.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.79x = 91,379.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,379.68/279.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.60

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