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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.32, 416.93 and 220.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.32, 416.93 and 220.65 is: 330.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.32 : 416.93 = 220.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.32/416.93 = 220.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.32x = 416.93 × 220.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.32x = 91,995.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,995.60/278.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.54

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