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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.78, 418.50 and 202.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.78, 418.50 and 202.23 is: 303.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.78 : 418.50 = 202.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.78/418.50 = 202.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.78x = 418.50 × 202.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.78x = 84,633.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,633.26/278.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.59

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