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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.72, 396.45 and 213.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.72, 396.45 and 213.95 is: 294.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.72 : 396.45 = 213.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.72/396.45 = 213.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.72x = 396.45 × 213.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.72x = 84,820.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,820.48/287.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.80

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