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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.44, 396.54 and 221.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.44, 396.54 and 221.86 is: 306.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.44 : 396.54 = 221.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.44/396.54 = 221.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.44x = 396.54 × 221.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.44x = 87,976.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,976.36/287.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.07

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