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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.11, 396.08 and 220.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.11, 396.08 and 220.60 is: 304.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.11 : 396.08 = 220.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.11/396.08 = 220.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.11x = 396.08 × 220.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.11x = 87,374.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,374.35/287.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.33

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