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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.34, 396.21 and 224.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.34, 396.21 and 224.97 is: 310.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.34 : 396.21 = 224.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.34/396.21 = 224.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.34x = 396.21 × 224.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.34x = 89,135.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,135.36/287.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.21

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