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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.69, 396.82 and 218.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.69, 396.82 and 218.01 is: 300.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.69 : 396.82 = 218.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.69/396.82 = 218.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.69x = 396.82 × 218.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.69x = 86,509.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,509.03/287.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.71

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