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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.35, 384.06 and 236.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.35, 384.06 and 236.83 is: 326.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.35 : 384.06 = 236.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.35/384.06 = 236.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.35x = 384.06 × 236.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.35x = 90,956.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,956.93/278.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.77

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