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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.50, 384.33 and 162.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.50, 384.33 and 162.07 is: 223.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.50 : 384.33 = 162.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.50/384.33 = 162.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.50x = 384.33 × 162.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.50x = 62,288.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,288.36/278.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.66

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