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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.48, 423.24 and 278.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.48, 423.24 and 278.32 is: 383.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.48 : 423.24 = 278.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.48/423.24 = 278.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.48x = 423.24 × 278.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.48x = 117,796.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,796.16/307.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.10

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