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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.80, 397.52 and 223.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.80, 397.52 and 223.08 is: 308.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.80 : 397.52 = 223.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.80/397.52 = 223.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.80x = 397.52 × 223.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.80x = 88,678.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,678.76/287.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.13

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