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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.04, 416.82 and 217.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.04, 416.82 and 217.29 is: 325.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.04 : 416.82 = 217.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.04/416.82 = 217.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.04x = 416.82 × 217.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.04x = 90,570.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,570.82/278.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.75

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