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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.28, 415.35 and 245.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.28, 415.35 and 245.88 is: 366.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.28 : 415.35 = 245.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.28/415.35 = 245.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.28x = 415.35 × 245.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.28x = 102,126.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,126.26/278.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.99

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