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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.76, 384.52 and 162.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.76, 384.52 and 162.30 is: 223.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.76 : 384.52 = 162.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.76/384.52 = 162.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.76x = 384.52 × 162.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.76x = 62,407.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,407.60/278.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.88

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