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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.51, 393.75 and 248.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.51, 393.75 and 248.61 is: 342.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.51 : 393.75 = 248.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.51/393.75 = 248.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.51x = 393.75 × 248.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.51x = 97,890.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,890.19/285.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.86

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