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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.79, 397.04 and 214.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.79, 397.04 and 214.11 is: 295.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.79 : 397.04 = 214.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.79/397.04 = 214.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.79x = 397.04 × 214.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.79x = 85,009.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,009.16/287.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.39

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