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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.47, 396.64 and 221.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.47, 396.64 and 221.14 is: 305.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.47 : 396.64 = 221.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.47/396.64 = 221.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.47x = 396.64 × 221.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.47x = 87,712.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,712.97/287.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.12

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