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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.17, 417.30 and 223.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.17, 417.30 and 223.90 is: 335.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.17 : 417.30 = 223.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.17/417.30 = 223.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.17x = 417.30 × 223.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.17x = 93,433.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,433.47/278.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.89

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