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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.33, 384.53 and 256.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.33, 384.53 and 256.46 is: 354.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.33 : 384.53 = 256.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.33/384.53 = 256.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.33x = 384.53 × 256.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.33x = 98,613.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,613.36/278.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.31

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