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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.30, 416.95 and 237.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.30, 416.95 and 237.30 is: 355.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.30 : 416.95 = 237.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.30/416.95 = 237.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.30x = 416.95 × 237.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.30x = 98,944.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,944.54/278.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.53

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