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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.22, 384.03 and 269.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.22, 384.03 and 269.10 is: 371.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.22 : 384.03 = 269.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.22/384.03 = 269.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.22x = 384.03 × 269.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.22x = 103,342.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,342.47/278.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.44

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