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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.88, 384.80 and 162.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.88, 384.80 and 162.38 is: 224.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.88 : 384.80 = 162.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.88/384.80 = 162.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.88x = 384.80 × 162.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.88x = 62,481.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,481.09/278.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.04

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