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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.91, 419.18 and 230.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.91, 419.18 and 230.86 is: 345.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.91 : 419.18 = 230.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.91/419.18 = 230.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.91x = 419.18 × 230.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.91x = 96,769.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,769.69/279.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.72

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