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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.65, 384.48 and 234.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.65, 384.48 and 234.56 is: 323.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.65 : 384.48 = 234.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.65/384.48 = 234.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.65x = 384.48 × 234.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.65x = 90,183.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,183.63/278.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.64

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