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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.02, 417.03 and 156.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.02, 417.03 and 156.22 is: 234.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.02 : 417.03 = 156.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.02/417.03 = 156.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.02x = 417.03 × 156.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.02x = 65,148.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,148.43/278.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.33

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