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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.82, 384.21 and 230.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.82, 384.21 and 230.04 is: 316.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.82 : 384.21 = 230.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.82/384.21 = 230.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.82x = 384.21 × 230.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.82x = 88,383.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,383.67/278.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.99

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