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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.93, 418.38 and 155.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.93, 418.38 and 155.53 is: 233.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.93 : 418.38 = 155.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.93/418.38 = 155.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.93x = 418.38 × 155.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.93x = 65,070.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,070.64/278.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.29

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