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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.62, 418.41 and 230.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.62, 418.41 and 230.62 is: 346.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.62 : 418.41 = 230.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.62/418.41 = 230.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.62x = 418.41 × 230.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.62x = 96,493.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,493.71/278.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.33

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