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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.75, 384.45 and 237.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.75, 384.45 and 237.41 is: 327.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.75 : 384.45 = 237.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.75/384.45 = 237.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.75x = 384.45 × 237.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.75x = 91,272.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,272.27/278.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.43

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