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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.08, 395.40 and 221.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.08, 395.40 and 221.44 is: 304.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.08 : 395.40 = 221.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.08/395.40 = 221.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.08x = 395.40 × 221.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.08x = 87,557.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,557.38/287.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.99

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