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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.02, 416.85 and 232.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.02, 416.85 and 232.21 is: 348.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.02 : 416.85 = 232.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.02/416.85 = 232.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.02x = 416.85 × 232.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.02x = 96,796.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,796.74/278.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.16

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