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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.54, 422.10 and 278.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.54, 422.10 and 278.81 is: 385.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.54 : 422.10 = 278.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.54/422.10 = 278.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.54x = 422.10 × 278.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.54x = 117,683.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,683.59/305.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.17

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