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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.44, 417.15 and 220.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.44, 417.15 and 220.39 is: 330.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.44 : 417.15 = 220.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.44/417.15 = 220.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.44x = 417.15 × 220.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.44x = 91,934.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,934.65/278.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.18

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