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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.22, 456.44 and 278.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.22, 456.44 and 278.78 is: 384.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.22 : 456.44 = 278.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.22/456.44 = 278.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.22x = 456.44 × 278.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.22x = 127,242.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,242.67/331.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.16

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