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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.08, 396.32 and 221.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.08, 396.32 and 221.56 is: 305.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.08 : 396.32 = 221.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.08/396.32 = 221.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.08x = 396.32 × 221.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.08x = 87,808.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,808.66/287.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.87

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