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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.74, 418.18 and 248.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.74, 418.18 and 248.52 is: 372.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.74 : 418.18 = 248.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.74/418.18 = 248.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.74x = 418.18 × 248.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.74x = 103,926.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,926.09/278.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.84

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