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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.46, 417.15 and 227.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.46, 417.15 and 227.16 is: 340.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.46 : 417.15 = 227.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.46/417.15 = 227.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.46x = 417.15 × 227.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.46x = 94,759.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,759.79/278.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.30

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