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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.88, 382.94 and 236.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.88, 382.94 and 236.94 is: 325.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.88 : 382.94 = 236.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.88/382.94 = 236.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.88x = 382.94 × 236.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.88x = 90,732.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,732.62/278.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.35

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