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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.39, 383.92 and 239.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.39, 383.92 and 239.03 is: 329.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.39 : 383.92 = 239.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.39/383.92 = 239.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.39x = 383.92 × 239.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.39x = 91,768.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,768.04/278.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.64

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