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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.80, 384 and 241.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.80, 384 and 241.96 is: 333.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.80 : 384 = 241.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.80/384 = 241.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.80x = 384 × 241.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.80x = 92,912.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,912.64/278.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.26

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