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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.32, 417.24 and 206.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.32, 417.24 and 206.08 is: 308.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.32 : 417.24 = 206.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.32/417.24 = 206.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.32x = 417.24 × 206.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.32x = 85,984.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,984.82/278.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.94

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