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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.63, 418.14 and 210.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.63, 418.14 and 210.23 is: 315.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.63 : 418.14 = 210.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.63/418.14 = 210.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.63x = 418.14 × 210.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.63x = 87,905.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,905.57/278.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.49

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