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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.16, 384 and 220.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.16, 384 and 220.60 is: 304.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.16 : 384 = 220.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.16/384 = 220.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.16x = 384 × 220.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.16x = 84,710.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,710.40/278.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.54

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