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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.84, 419.04 and 233.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.84, 419.04 and 233.76 is: 350.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.84 : 419.04 = 233.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.84/419.04 = 233.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.84x = 419.04 × 233.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.84x = 97,954.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,954.79/279.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.04

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