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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.42, 383.27 and 241.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.42, 383.27 and 241.43 is: 332.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.42 : 383.27 = 241.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.42/383.27 = 241.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.42x = 383.27 × 241.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.42x = 92,529.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,529.75/278.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.34

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