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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.37, 384.21 and 223.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.37, 384.21 and 223.08 is: 307.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.37 : 384.21 = 223.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.37/384.21 = 223.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.37x = 384.21 × 223.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.37x = 85,709.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,709.57/278.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.90

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