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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.18, 417.41 and 213.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.18, 417.41 and 213.59 is: 320.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.18 : 417.41 = 213.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.18/417.41 = 213.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.18x = 417.41 × 213.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.18x = 89,154.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,154.60/278.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.49

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