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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.92, 385.05 and 223.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.92, 385.05 and 223.93 is: 309.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.92 : 385.05 = 223.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.92/385.05 = 223.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.92x = 385.05 × 223.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.92x = 86,224.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,224.25/278.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.14

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