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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.22, 416.45 and 156.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.22, 416.45 and 156.11 is: 233.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.22 : 416.45 = 156.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.22/416.45 = 156.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.22x = 416.45 × 156.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.22x = 65,012.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,012.01/278.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.67

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