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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.76, 419.52 and 230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.76, 419.52 and 230.40 is: 346.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.76 : 419.52 = 230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.76/419.52 = 230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.76x = 419.52 × 230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.76x = 96,657.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,657.41/278.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.74

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