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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.02, 414.64 and 237.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.02, 414.64 and 237.16 is: 353.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.02 : 414.64 = 237.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.02/414.64 = 237.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.02x = 414.64 × 237.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.02x = 98,336.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,336.02/278.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.70

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