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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.68, 383.94 and 220.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.68, 383.94 and 220.36 is: 303.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.68 : 383.94 = 220.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.68/383.94 = 220.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.68x = 383.94 × 220.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.68x = 84,605.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,605.02/278.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.59

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