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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.11, 383.97 and 248.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.11, 383.97 and 248.95 is: 343.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.11 : 383.97 = 248.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.11/383.97 = 248.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.11x = 383.97 × 248.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.11x = 95,589.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,589.33/278.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.71

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