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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.50, 384.10 and 237.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.50, 384.10 and 237.18 is: 327.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.50 : 384.10 = 237.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.50/384.10 = 237.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.50x = 384.10 × 237.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.50x = 91,100.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,100.84/278.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.11

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