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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.34, 383.32 and 216.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.34, 383.32 and 216.07 is: 297.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.34 : 383.32 = 216.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.34/383.32 = 216.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.34x = 383.32 × 216.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.34x = 82,823.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,823.95/278.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.56

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