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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.02, 418.25 and 237.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.02, 418.25 and 237.93 is: 357.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.02 : 418.25 = 237.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.02/418.25 = 237.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.02x = 418.25 × 237.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.02x = 99,514.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,514.22/278.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.94

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