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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.38, 384.24 and 220.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.38, 384.24 and 220.24 is: 303.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.38 : 384.24 = 220.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.38/384.24 = 220.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.38x = 384.24 × 220.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.38x = 84,625.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,625.02/278.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.99

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