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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.13, 383.61 and 243.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.13, 383.61 and 243.08 is: 335.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.13 : 383.61 = 243.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.13/383.61 = 243.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.13x = 383.61 × 243.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.13x = 93,247.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,247.97/278.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.27

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