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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.04, 414.93 and 242.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.04, 414.93 and 242.04 is: 361.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.04 : 414.93 = 242.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.04/414.93 = 242.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.04x = 414.93 × 242.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.04x = 100,429.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,429.66/278.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.21

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