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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.64, 384.33 and 237.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.64, 384.33 and 237.02 is: 326.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.64 : 384.33 = 237.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.64/384.33 = 237.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.64x = 384.33 × 237.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.64x = 91,092.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,092.71/278.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.92

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