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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.60, 418.02 and 218.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.60, 418.02 and 218.24 is: 327.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.60 : 418.02 = 218.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.60/418.02 = 218.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.60x = 418.02 × 218.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.60x = 91,228.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,228.68/278.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.45

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