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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.88, 416 and 233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.88, 416 and 233.52 is: 348.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.88 : 416 = 233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.88/416 = 233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.88x = 416 × 233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.88x = 97,144.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,144.32/278.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.34

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