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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.73, 417.07 and 217.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.73, 417.07 and 217.22 is: 325.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.73 : 417.07 = 217.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.73/417.07 = 217.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.73x = 417.07 × 217.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.73x = 90,595.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,595.13/278.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.03

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