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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.67, 417.12 and 226.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.67, 417.12 and 226.87 is: 339.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.67 : 417.12 = 226.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.67/417.12 = 226.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.67x = 417.12 × 226.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.67x = 94,632.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,632.01/278.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.58

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