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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.84, 418.92 and 239.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.84, 418.92 and 239.74 is: 358.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.84 : 418.92 = 239.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.84/418.92 = 239.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.84x = 418.92 × 239.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.84x = 100,431.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,431.88/279.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.89

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