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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.16, 384.06 and 225.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.16, 384.06 and 225.28 is: 311.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.16 : 384.06 = 225.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.16/384.06 = 225.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.16x = 384.06 × 225.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.16x = 86,521.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,521.04/278.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.05

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