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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.70, 417.14 and 233.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.70, 417.14 and 233.14 is: 348.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.70 : 417.14 = 233.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.70/417.14 = 233.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.70x = 417.14 × 233.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.70x = 97,252.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,252.02/278.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.95

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