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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.64, 417.15 and 232.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.64, 417.15 and 232.47 is: 348.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.64 : 417.15 = 232.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.64/417.15 = 232.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.64x = 417.15 × 232.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.64x = 96,974.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,974.86/278.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.03

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