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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.88, 384.96 and 162.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.88, 384.96 and 162.48 is: 224.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.88 : 384.96 = 162.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.88/384.96 = 162.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.88x = 384.96 × 162.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.88x = 62,548.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,548.30/278.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.28

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