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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.10, 396.78 and 217.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.10, 396.78 and 217.14 is: 300.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.10 : 396.78 = 217.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.10/396.78 = 217.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.10x = 396.78 × 217.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.10x = 86,157.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,157.62/287.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.09

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