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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.34, 417.72 and 213.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.34, 417.72 and 213.54 is: 320.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.34 : 417.72 = 213.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.34/417.72 = 213.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.34x = 417.72 × 213.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.34x = 89,199.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,199.93/278.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.47

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