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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.47, 384.33 and 212.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.47, 384.33 and 212.17 is: 292.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.47 : 384.33 = 212.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.47/384.33 = 212.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.47x = 384.33 × 212.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.47x = 81,542.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,542.66/278.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.82

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