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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.55, 418.10 and 212.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.55, 418.10 and 212.94 is: 319.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.55 : 418.10 = 212.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.55/418.10 = 212.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.55x = 418.10 × 212.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.55x = 89,030.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,030.21/278.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.62

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