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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.24, 384.08 and 270.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.24, 384.08 and 270.88 is: 373.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.24 : 384.08 = 270.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.24/384.08 = 270.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.24x = 384.08 × 270.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.24x = 104,039.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,039.59/278.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.92

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