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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.64, 384.18 and 228.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.64, 384.18 and 228.66 is: 315.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.64 : 384.18 = 228.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.64/384.18 = 228.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.64x = 384.18 × 228.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.64x = 87,846.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,846.60/278.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.27

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