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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.76, 418.14 and 235.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.76, 418.14 and 235.92 is: 353.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.76 : 418.14 = 235.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.76/418.14 = 235.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.76x = 418.14 × 235.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.76x = 98,647.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,647.59/278.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.88

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