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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.04, 416.70 and 278.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.04, 416.70 and 278.88 is: 384.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.04 : 416.70 = 278.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.04/416.70 = 278.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.04x = 416.70 × 278.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.04x = 116,209.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,209.30/302.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.75

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