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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.40, 383.76 and 226.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.40, 383.76 and 226.02 is: 311.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.40 : 383.76 = 226.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.40/383.76 = 226.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.40x = 383.76 × 226.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.40x = 86,737.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,737.44/278.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.56

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