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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.54, 384.24 and 247.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.54, 384.24 and 247.49 is: 341.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.54 : 384.24 = 247.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.54/384.24 = 247.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.54x = 384.24 × 247.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.54x = 95,095.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,095.56/278.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.41

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