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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.41, 417.22 and 155.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.41, 417.22 and 155.07 is: 232.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.41 : 417.22 = 155.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.41/417.22 = 155.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.41x = 417.22 × 155.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.41x = 64,698.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,698.31/278.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.38

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