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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.97, 433.68 and 279.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.97, 433.68 and 279.93 is: 385.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.97 : 433.68 = 279.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.97/433.68 = 279.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.97x = 433.68 × 279.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.97x = 121,400.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,400.04/314.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.44

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