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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.20, 417.56 and 224.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.20, 417.56 and 224.08 is: 336.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.20 : 417.56 = 224.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.20/417.56 = 224.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.20x = 417.56 × 224.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.20x = 93,566.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,566.84/278.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.33

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