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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.61, 384.78 and 243.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.61, 384.78 and 243.51 is: 336.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.61 : 384.78 = 243.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.61/384.78 = 243.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.61x = 384.78 × 243.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.61x = 93,697.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,697.78/278.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.30

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