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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.83, 385.05 and 235.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.83, 385.05 and 235.09 is: 324.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.83 : 385.05 = 235.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.83/385.05 = 235.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.83x = 385.05 × 235.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.83x = 90,521.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,521.40/278.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.65

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