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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.61, 418.14 and 224.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.61, 418.14 and 224.85 is: 337.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.61 : 418.14 = 224.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.61/418.14 = 224.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.61x = 418.14 × 224.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.61x = 94,018.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,018.78/278.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.46

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