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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.13, 383.31 and 270.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.13, 383.31 and 270.24 is: 372.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.13 : 383.31 = 270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.13/383.31 = 270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.13x = 383.31 × 270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.13x = 103,585.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,585.69/278.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.44

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