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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.04, 416.84 and 217.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.04, 416.84 and 217.30 is: 325.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.04 : 416.84 = 217.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.04/416.84 = 217.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.04x = 416.84 × 217.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.04x = 90,579.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,579.33/278.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.78

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