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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.50, 418.70 and 227.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.50, 418.70 and 227.51 is: 342.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.50 : 418.70 = 227.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.50/418.70 = 227.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.50x = 418.70 × 227.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.50x = 95,259.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,259.77/278.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.04

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