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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.90, 418.35 and 233.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.90, 418.35 and 233.30 is: 349.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.90 : 418.35 = 233.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.90/418.35 = 233.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.90x = 418.35 × 233.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.90x = 97,601.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,601.06/278.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.95

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