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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.27, 396.56 and 224.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.27, 396.56 and 224.99 is: 310.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.27 : 396.56 = 224.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.27/396.56 = 224.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.27x = 396.56 × 224.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.27x = 89,220.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,220.61/287.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.59

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