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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.94, 396.69 and 214.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.94, 396.69 and 214.11 is: 294.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.94 : 396.69 = 214.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.94/396.69 = 214.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.94x = 396.69 × 214.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.94x = 84,935.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,935.30/287.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.98

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