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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.74, 384.57 and 162.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.74, 384.57 and 162.22 is: 223.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.74 : 384.57 = 162.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.74/384.57 = 162.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.74x = 384.57 × 162.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.74x = 62,384.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,384.95/278.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.81

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