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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.10, 417.06 and 242.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.10, 417.06 and 242.10 is: 363.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.10 : 417.06 = 242.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.10/417.06 = 242.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.10x = 417.06 × 242.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.10x = 100,970.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,970.23/278.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.07

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