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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.28, 416.16 and 239.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.28, 416.16 and 239.40 is: 358.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.28 : 416.16 = 239.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.28/416.16 = 239.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.28x = 416.16 × 239.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.28x = 99,628.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,628.70/278.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.02

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