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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.18, 470.88 and 278.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.18, 470.88 and 278.88 is: 384.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.18 : 470.88 = 278.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.18/470.88 = 278.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.18x = 470.88 × 278.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.18x = 131,319.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,319.01/341.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.90

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