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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.10, 416.17 and 234.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.10, 416.17 and 234.81 is: 351.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.10 : 416.17 = 234.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.10/416.17 = 234.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.10x = 416.17 × 234.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.10x = 97,720.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,720.88/278.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.39

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