Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.84, 442.80 and 278.10
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 321.84, 442.80 and 278.10 is: 382.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
321.84 : 442.80 = 278.10 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
321.84/442.80 = 278.10/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
321.84x = 442.80 × 278.10 - Step 4: Simplify right side
321.84x = 123,142.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,142.68/321.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 382.62
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