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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.76, 417.24 and 227.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.76, 417.24 and 227.28 is: 340.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.76 : 417.24 = 227.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.76/417.24 = 227.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.76x = 417.24 × 227.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.76x = 94,830.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,830.31/278.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.19

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