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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.19, 383.76 and 228.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.19, 383.76 and 228.96 is: 315.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.19 : 383.76 = 228.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.19/383.76 = 228.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.19x = 383.76 × 228.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.19x = 87,865.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,865.69/278.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.85

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