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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.76, 424.92 and 278.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.76, 424.92 and 278.18 is: 384.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.76 : 424.92 = 278.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.76/424.92 = 278.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.76x = 424.92 × 278.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.76x = 118,204.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,204.25/307.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.08

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