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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.14, 418.90 and 279.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.14, 418.90 and 279.84 is: 385.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.14 : 418.90 = 279.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.14/418.90 = 279.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.14x = 418.90 × 279.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.14x = 117,224.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,224.98/304.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.43

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