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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.26, 428.58 and 244.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.26, 428.58 and 244.98 is: 366.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.26 : 428.58 = 244.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.26/428.58 = 244.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.26x = 428.58 × 244.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.26x = 104,993.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,993.53/286.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.78

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