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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.69, 384.24 and 223.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.69, 384.24 and 223.26 is: 307.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.69 : 384.24 = 223.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.69/384.24 = 223.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.69x = 384.24 × 223.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.69x = 85,784.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,784.82/278.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.81

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