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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.70, 383.29 and 228.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.70, 383.29 and 228.34 is: 314.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.70 : 383.29 = 228.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.70/383.29 = 228.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.70x = 383.29 × 228.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.70x = 87,520.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,520.44/278.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.03

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