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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.04, 416.97 and 232.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.04, 416.97 and 232.68 is: 348.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.04 : 416.97 = 232.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.04/416.97 = 232.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.04x = 416.97 × 232.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.04x = 97,020.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,020.58/278.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.94

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