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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.06, 384.02 and 216.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.06, 384.02 and 216.62 is: 299.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.06 : 384.02 = 216.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.06/384.02 = 216.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.06x = 384.02 × 216.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.06x = 83,186.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,186.41/278.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.17

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