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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.48, 415.84 and 237.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.48, 415.84 and 237.84 is: 355.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.48 : 415.84 = 237.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.48/415.84 = 237.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.48x = 415.84 × 237.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.48x = 98,903.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,903.39/278.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.15

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