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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.68, 416.03 and 242.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.68, 416.03 and 242.24 is: 361.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.68 : 416.03 = 242.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.68/416.03 = 242.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.68x = 416.03 × 242.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.68x = 100,779.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,779.11/278.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.63

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