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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.49, 396.23 and 213.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.49, 396.23 and 213.68 is: 294.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.49 : 396.23 = 213.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.49/396.23 = 213.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.49x = 396.23 × 213.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.49x = 84,666.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,666.35/287.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.50

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