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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.96, 385.67 and 244.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.96, 385.67 and 244.34 is: 337.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.96 : 385.67 = 244.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.96/385.67 = 244.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.96x = 385.67 × 244.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.96x = 94,231.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,231.46/278.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.80

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