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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.89, 417.59 and 218.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.89, 417.59 and 218.93 is: 327.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.89 : 417.59 = 218.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.89/417.59 = 218.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.89x = 417.59 × 218.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.89x = 91,420.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,420.62/278.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.80

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