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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.56, 393.75 and 248.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.56, 393.75 and 248.63 is: 342.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.56 : 393.75 = 248.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.56/393.75 = 248.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.56x = 393.75 × 248.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.56x = 97,898.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,898.06/285.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.83

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