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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.95, 443.22 and 278.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.95, 443.22 and 278.17 is: 418.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.95 : 443.22 = 278.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.95/443.22 = 278.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.95x = 443.22 × 278.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.95x = 123,290.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,290.51/294.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.00

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