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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.84, 384.18 and 220.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.84, 384.18 and 220.52 is: 303.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.84 : 384.18 = 220.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.84/384.18 = 220.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.84x = 384.18 × 220.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.84x = 84,719.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,719.37/278.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.83

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