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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.20, 416.56 and 239.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.20, 416.56 and 239.92 is: 359.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.20 : 416.56 = 239.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.20/416.56 = 239.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.20x = 416.56 × 239.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.20x = 99,941.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,941.08/278.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.24

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