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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.80, 418.38 and 210.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.80, 418.38 and 210.48 is: 315.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.80 : 418.38 = 210.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.80/418.38 = 210.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.80x = 418.38 × 210.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.80x = 88,060.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,060.62/278.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.86

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