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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.12, 416.90 and 232.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.12, 416.90 and 232.56 is: 348.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.12 : 416.90 = 232.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.12/416.90 = 232.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.12x = 416.90 × 232.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.12x = 96,953.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,953.10/278.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.61

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