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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.28, 416.88 and 214.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.28, 416.88 and 214.56 is: 321.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.28 : 416.88 = 214.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.28/416.88 = 214.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.28x = 416.88 × 214.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.28x = 89,445.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,445.77/278.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.42

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