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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.31, 384.23 and 247.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.31, 384.23 and 247.55 is: 341.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.31 : 384.23 = 247.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.31/384.23 = 247.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.31x = 384.23 × 247.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.31x = 95,114.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,114.90/278.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.76

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