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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.12, 428.03 and 248.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.12, 428.03 and 248.03 is: 371.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.12 : 428.03 = 248.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.12/428.03 = 248.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.12x = 428.03 × 248.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.12x = 106,164.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,164.83/286.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.06

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