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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.70, 384.91 and 248.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.70, 384.91 and 248.16 is: 342.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.70 : 384.91 = 248.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.70/384.91 = 248.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.70x = 384.91 × 248.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.70x = 95,519.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,519.27/278.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.73

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