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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.26, 384.02 and 234.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.26, 384.02 and 234.52 is: 323.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.26 : 384.02 = 234.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.26/384.02 = 234.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.26x = 384.02 × 234.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.26x = 90,060.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,060.37/278.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.66

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