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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.54, 384.39 and 234.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.54, 384.39 and 234.80 is: 324.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.54 : 384.39 = 234.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.54/384.39 = 234.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.54x = 384.39 × 234.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.54x = 90,254.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,254.77/278.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.03

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