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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.64, 384.65 and 216.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.64, 384.65 and 216.33 is: 298.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.64 : 384.65 = 216.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.64/384.65 = 216.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.64x = 384.65 × 216.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.64x = 83,209.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,209.41/278.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.63

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