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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.33, 384.21 and 233.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.33, 384.21 and 233.92 is: 322.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.33 : 384.21 = 233.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.33/384.21 = 233.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.33x = 384.21 × 233.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.33x = 89,873.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,873.44/278.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.90

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