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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.66, 384.26 and 245.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.66, 384.26 and 245.90 is: 339.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.66 : 384.26 = 245.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.66/384.26 = 245.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.66x = 384.26 × 245.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.66x = 94,489.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,489.53/278.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.09

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