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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.96, 444.22 and 278.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.96, 444.22 and 278.34 is: 417.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.96 : 444.22 = 278.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.96/444.22 = 278.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.96x = 444.22 × 278.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.96x = 123,644.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,644.19/295.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.77

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