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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.62, 384.33 and 213.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.62, 384.33 and 213.10 is: 293.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.62 : 384.33 = 213.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.62/384.33 = 213.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.62x = 384.33 × 213.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.62x = 81,900.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,900.72/278.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.95

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