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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.54, 416.64 and 220.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.54, 416.64 and 220.22 is: 329.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.54 : 416.64 = 220.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.54/416.64 = 220.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.54x = 416.64 × 220.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.54x = 91,752.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,752.77/278.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.41

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