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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.10, 416.76 and 223.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.10, 416.76 and 223.98 is: 335.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.10 : 416.76 = 223.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.10/416.76 = 223.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.10x = 416.76 × 223.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.10x = 93,345.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,345.90/278.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.66

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