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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.57, 384.57 and 216.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.57, 384.57 and 216.26 is: 298.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.57 : 384.57 = 216.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.57/384.57 = 216.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.57x = 384.57 × 216.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.57x = 83,167.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,167.11/278.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.55

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