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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.82, 426.30 and 279.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.82, 426.30 and 279.18 is: 385.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.82 : 426.30 = 279.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.82/426.30 = 279.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.82x = 426.30 × 279.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.82x = 119,014.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,014.43/308.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.38

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