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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.22, 383.43 and 233.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.22, 383.43 and 233.82 is: 322.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.22 : 383.43 = 233.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.22/383.43 = 233.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.22x = 383.43 × 233.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.22x = 89,653.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,653.60/278.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.24

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