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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.64, 384.56 and 162.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.64, 384.56 and 162.28 is: 223.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.64 : 384.56 = 162.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.64/384.56 = 162.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.64x = 384.56 × 162.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.64x = 62,406.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,406.40/278.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.97

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