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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.28, 383.16 and 236.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.28, 383.16 and 236.74 is: 325.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.28 : 383.16 = 236.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.28/383.16 = 236.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.28x = 383.16 × 236.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.28x = 90,709.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,709.30/278.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.96

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