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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.84, 396.60 and 214.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.84, 396.60 and 214.08 is: 294.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.84 : 396.60 = 214.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.84/396.60 = 214.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.84x = 396.60 × 214.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.84x = 84,904.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,904.13/287.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.97

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