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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.81, 385.92 and 235.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.81, 385.92 and 235.79 is: 325.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.81 : 385.92 = 235.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.81/385.92 = 235.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.81x = 385.92 × 235.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.81x = 90,994.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,994.15/279.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.20

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