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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.74, 384.54 and 223.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.74, 384.54 and 223.36 is: 308.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.74 : 384.54 = 223.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.74/384.54 = 223.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.74x = 384.54 × 223.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.74x = 85,890.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,890.85/278.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.14

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