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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.32, 417.84 and 235.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.32, 417.84 and 235.84 is: 354.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.32 : 417.84 = 235.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.32/417.84 = 235.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.32x = 417.84 × 235.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.32x = 98,543.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,543.39/278.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.07

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