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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.06, 416.07 and 241.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.06, 416.07 and 241.22 is: 360.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.06 : 416.07 = 241.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.06/416.07 = 241.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.06x = 416.07 × 241.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.06x = 100,364.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,364.41/278.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.95

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