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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.80, 384.18 and 264.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.80, 384.18 and 264.16 is: 364.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.80 : 384.18 = 264.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.80/384.18 = 264.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.80x = 384.18 × 264.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.80x = 101,484.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,484.99/278.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.01

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