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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.66, 391.68 and 249.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.66, 391.68 and 249.08 is: 343.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.66 : 391.68 = 249.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.66/391.68 = 249.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.66x = 391.68 × 249.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.66x = 97,559.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,559.65/283.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.93

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