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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.02, 396.11 and 216.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.02, 396.11 and 216.96 is: 299.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.02 : 396.11 = 216.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.02/396.11 = 216.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.02x = 396.11 × 216.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.02x = 85,940.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,940.03/287.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.42

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