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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.16, 383.67 and 240.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.16, 383.67 and 240.98 is: 332.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.16 : 383.67 = 240.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.16/383.67 = 240.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.16x = 383.67 × 240.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.16x = 92,454.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,454.88/278.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.38

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