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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.91, 421.02 and 233.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.91, 421.02 and 233.77 is: 351.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.91 : 421.02 = 233.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.91/421.02 = 233.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.91x = 421.02 × 233.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.91x = 98,421.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,421.85/279.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.62

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