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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.51, 417.83 and 227.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.51, 417.83 and 227.63 is: 341.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.51 : 417.83 = 227.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.51/417.83 = 227.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.51x = 417.83 × 227.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.51x = 95,107.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,107.42/278.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.49

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