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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.77, 396.99 and 225.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.77, 396.99 and 225.35 is: 310.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.77 : 396.99 = 225.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.77/396.99 = 225.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.77x = 396.99 × 225.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.77x = 89,460.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,460.72/287.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.88

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