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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.82, 418.28 and 233.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.82, 418.28 and 233.49 is: 350.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.82 : 418.28 = 233.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.82/418.28 = 233.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.82x = 418.28 × 233.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.82x = 97,662.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,662.38/278.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.27

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