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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.04, 416.34 and 229.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.04, 416.34 and 229.80 is: 344.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.04 : 416.34 = 229.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.04/416.34 = 229.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.04x = 416.34 × 229.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.04x = 95,674.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,674.93/278.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.10

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