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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.20, 470.21 and 278.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.20, 470.21 and 278.83 is: 384.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.20 : 470.21 = 278.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.20/470.21 = 278.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.20x = 470.21 × 278.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.20x = 131,108.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,108.65/341.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.26

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