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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.39, 384.48 and 252.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.39, 384.48 and 252.15 is: 348.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.39 : 384.48 = 252.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.39/384.48 = 252.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.39x = 384.48 × 252.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.39x = 96,946.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,946.63/278.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.25

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