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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.44, 396.04 and 221.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.44, 396.04 and 221.80 is: 305.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.44 : 396.04 = 221.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.44/396.04 = 221.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.44x = 396.04 × 221.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.44x = 87,841.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,841.67/287.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.60

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