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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.64, 418.16 and 238.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.64, 418.16 and 238.14 is: 357.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.64 : 418.16 = 238.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.64/418.16 = 238.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.64x = 418.16 × 238.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.64x = 99,581.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,581.22/278.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.38

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