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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.36, 384.08 and 160.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.36, 384.08 and 160.32 is: 221.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.36 : 384.08 = 160.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.36/384.08 = 160.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.36x = 384.08 × 160.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.36x = 61,575.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,575.71/278.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.21

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