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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.69, 416.57 and 241.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.69, 416.57 and 241.83 is: 361.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.69 : 416.57 = 241.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.69/416.57 = 241.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.69x = 416.57 × 241.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.69x = 100,737.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,737.91/278.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.48

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