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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.74, 417.51 and 235.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.74, 417.51 and 235.30 is: 352.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.74 : 417.51 = 235.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.74/417.51 = 235.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.74x = 417.51 × 235.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.74x = 98,240.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,240.10/278.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.44

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