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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.41, 383.83 and 234.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.41, 383.83 and 234.67 is: 323.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.41 : 383.83 = 234.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.41/383.83 = 234.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.41x = 383.83 × 234.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.41x = 90,074.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,074.64/278.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.53

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