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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.52, 416.94 and 229.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.52, 416.94 and 229.32 is: 343.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.52 : 416.94 = 229.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.52/416.94 = 229.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.52x = 416.94 × 229.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.52x = 95,612.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,612.68/278.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.29

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