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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.27, 395.82 and 249.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.27, 395.82 and 249.82 is: 345.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.27 : 395.82 = 249.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.27/395.82 = 249.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.27x = 395.82 × 249.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.27x = 98,882.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,882.76/286.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.42

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