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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.30, 384.79 and 231.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.30, 384.79 and 231.66 is: 320.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.30 : 384.79 = 231.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.30/384.79 = 231.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.30x = 384.79 × 231.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.30x = 89,140.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,140.45/278.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.30

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