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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.30, 383.16 and 241.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.30, 383.16 and 241.45 is: 332.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.30 : 383.16 = 241.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.30/383.16 = 241.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.30x = 383.16 × 241.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.30x = 92,513.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,513.93/278.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.42

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