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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.64, 416.07 and 223.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.64, 416.07 and 223.56 is: 333.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.64 : 416.07 = 223.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.64/416.07 = 223.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.64x = 416.07 × 223.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.64x = 93,016.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,016.61/278.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.82

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