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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.01, 384.13 and 242.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.01, 384.13 and 242.91 is: 335.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.01 : 384.13 = 242.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.01/384.13 = 242.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.01x = 384.13 × 242.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.01x = 93,309.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,309.02/278.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.63

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