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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.36, 384.26 and 216.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.36, 384.26 and 216.04 is: 298.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.36 : 384.26 = 216.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.36/384.26 = 216.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.36x = 384.26 × 216.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.36x = 83,015.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,015.53/278.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.23

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