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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.47, 383.36 and 241.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.47, 383.36 and 241.48 is: 332.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.47 : 383.36 = 241.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.47/383.36 = 241.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.47x = 383.36 × 241.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.47x = 92,573.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,573.77/278.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.44

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