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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.72, 417.92 and 235.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.72, 417.92 and 235.84 is: 353.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.72 : 417.92 = 235.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.72/417.92 = 235.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.72x = 417.92 × 235.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.72x = 98,562.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,562.25/278.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.62

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