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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.66, 431.65 and 278.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.66, 431.65 and 278.06 is: 383.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.66 : 431.65 = 278.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.66/431.65 = 278.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.66x = 431.65 × 278.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.66x = 120,022.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,022.98/312.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.88

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