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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.88, 396.78 and 214.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.88, 396.78 and 214.44 is: 295.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.88 : 396.78 = 214.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.88/396.78 = 214.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.88x = 396.78 × 214.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.88x = 85,085.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,085.50/287.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.56

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