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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.79, 384.35 and 235.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.79, 384.35 and 235.05 is: 324.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.79 : 384.35 = 235.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.79/384.35 = 235.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.79x = 384.35 × 235.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.79x = 90,339.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,339.92/278.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.05

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