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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.69, 417.64 and 230.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.69, 417.64 and 230.24 is: 345.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.69 : 417.64 = 230.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.69/417.64 = 230.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.69x = 417.64 × 230.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.69x = 96,154.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,154.77/278.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.03

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