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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.94, 417.33 and 224.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.94, 417.33 and 224.94 is: 336.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.94 : 417.33 = 224.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.94/417.33 = 224.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.94x = 417.33 × 224.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.94x = 93,874.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,874.21/278.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.54

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