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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.03, 415.83 and 227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.03, 415.83 and 227 is: 339.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.03 : 415.83 = 227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.03/415.83 = 227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.03x = 415.83 × 227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.03x = 94,393.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,393.41/278.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.51

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