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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.92, 417.97 and 216.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.92, 417.97 and 216.93 is: 325.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.92 : 417.97 = 216.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.92/417.97 = 216.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.92x = 417.97 × 216.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.92x = 90,670.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,670.23/278.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.08

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