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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.66, 418.01 and 220.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.66, 418.01 and 220.88 is: 331.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.66 : 418.01 = 220.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.66/418.01 = 220.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.66x = 418.01 × 220.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.66x = 92,328.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,328.51/278.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.34

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