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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.52, 416.87 and 226.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.52, 416.87 and 226.58 is: 339.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.52 : 416.87 = 226.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.52/416.87 = 226.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.52x = 416.87 × 226.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.52x = 94,451.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,451.19/278.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.12

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