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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.46, 385.02 and 243.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.46, 385.02 and 243.86 is: 337.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.46 : 385.02 = 243.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.46/385.02 = 243.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.46x = 385.02 × 243.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.46x = 93,890.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,890.98/278.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.18

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