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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.72, 417.47 and 224.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.72, 417.47 and 224.34 is: 336.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.72 : 417.47 = 224.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.72/417.47 = 224.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.72x = 417.47 × 224.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.72x = 93,654.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,654.10/278.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.02

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