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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.76, 417.30 and 224.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.76, 417.30 and 224.20 is: 335.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.76 : 417.30 = 224.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.76/417.30 = 224.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.76x = 417.30 × 224.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.76x = 93,558.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,558.66/278.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.62

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