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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.37, 416.94 and 224.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.37, 416.94 and 224.30 is: 335.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.37 : 416.94 = 224.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.37/416.94 = 224.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.37x = 416.94 × 224.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.37x = 93,519.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,519.64/278.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.95

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