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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.22, 416.64 and 224.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.22, 416.64 and 224.22 is: 335.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.22 : 416.64 = 224.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.22/416.64 = 224.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.22x = 416.64 × 224.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.22x = 93,419.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,419.02/278.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.77

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