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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.04, 417.52 and 248.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.04, 417.52 and 248.80 is: 373.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.04 : 417.52 = 248.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.04/417.52 = 248.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.04x = 417.52 × 248.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.04x = 103,878.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,878.98/278.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.61

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