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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.56, 417.12 and 232.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.56, 417.12 and 232.66 is: 348.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.56 : 417.12 = 232.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.56/417.12 = 232.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.56x = 417.12 × 232.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.56x = 97,047.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,047.14/278.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.39

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