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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.68, 416.76 and 237.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.68, 416.76 and 237.64 is: 355.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.68 : 416.76 = 237.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.68/416.76 = 237.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.68x = 416.76 × 237.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.68x = 99,038.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,038.85/278.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.39

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