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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.80, 417.60 and 233.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.80, 417.60 and 233.04 is: 349.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.80 : 417.60 = 233.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.80/417.60 = 233.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.80x = 417.60 × 233.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.80x = 97,317.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,317.50/278.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.06

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