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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.14, 430.94 and 279.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.14, 430.94 and 279.33 is: 385.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.14 : 430.94 = 279.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.14/430.94 = 279.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.14x = 430.94 × 279.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.14x = 120,375.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,375.17/312.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.65

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