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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.88, 426.78 and 248.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.88, 426.78 and 248.70 is: 372.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.88 : 426.78 = 248.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.88/426.78 = 248.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.88x = 426.78 × 248.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.88x = 106,140.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,140.19/284.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.58

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