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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.70, 416.84 and 227.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.70, 416.84 and 227.67 is: 340.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.70 : 416.84 = 227.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.70/416.84 = 227.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.70x = 416.84 × 227.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.70x = 94,900.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,900.82/278.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.51

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