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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.64, 418.01 and 233.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.64, 418.01 and 233.30 is: 349.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.64 : 418.01 = 233.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.64/418.01 = 233.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.64x = 418.01 × 233.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.64x = 97,521.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,521.73/278.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.99

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