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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.22, 416.97 and 242.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.22, 416.97 and 242.22 is: 363.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.22 : 416.97 = 242.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.22/416.97 = 242.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.22x = 416.97 × 242.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.22x = 100,998.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,998.47/278.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.02

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