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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.41, 416.70 and 232.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.41, 416.70 and 232.24 is: 347.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.41 : 416.70 = 232.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.41/416.70 = 232.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.41x = 416.70 × 232.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.41x = 96,774.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,774.41/278.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.60

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