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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.08, 396.38 and 221.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.08, 396.38 and 221.47 is: 305.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.08 : 396.38 = 221.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.08/396.38 = 221.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.08x = 396.38 × 221.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.08x = 87,786.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,786.28/287.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.79

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