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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.61, 417.96 and 227.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.61, 417.96 and 227.13 is: 340.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.61 : 417.96 = 227.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.61/417.96 = 227.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.61x = 417.96 × 227.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.61x = 94,931.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,931.25/278.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.73

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