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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.09, 390.55 and 248.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.09, 390.55 and 248.11 is: 342.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.09 : 390.55 = 248.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.09/390.55 = 248.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.09x = 390.55 × 248.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.09x = 96,899.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,899.36/283.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.29

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