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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.73, 417.49 and 232.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.73, 417.49 and 232.76 is: 348.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.73 : 417.49 = 232.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.73/417.49 = 232.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.73x = 417.49 × 232.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.73x = 97,175.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,175.43/278.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.64

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