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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.44, 384 and 237.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.44, 384 and 237.12 is: 327.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.44 : 384 = 237.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.44/384 = 237.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.44x = 384 × 237.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.44x = 91,054.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,054.08/278.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.02

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