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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.46, 384.06 and 212.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.46, 384.06 and 212.82 is: 293.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.46 : 384.06 = 212.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.46/384.06 = 212.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.46x = 384.06 × 212.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.46x = 81,735.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,735.65/278.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.53

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