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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.34, 417.60 and 232.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.34, 417.60 and 232.98 is: 349.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.34 : 417.60 = 232.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.34/417.60 = 232.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.34x = 417.60 × 232.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.34x = 97,292.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,292.45/278.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.55

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