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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.62, 396.70 and 216.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.62, 396.70 and 216.64 is: 298.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.62 : 396.70 = 216.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.62/396.70 = 216.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.62x = 396.70 × 216.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.62x = 85,941.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,941.09/287.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.80

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