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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.15, 388.26 and 249.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.15, 388.26 and 249.48 is: 343.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.15 : 388.26 = 249.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.15/388.26 = 249.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.15x = 388.26 × 249.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.15x = 96,863.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,863.10/282.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.30

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