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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.35, 394.35 and 248.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.35, 394.35 and 248.99 is: 342.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.35 : 394.35 = 248.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.35/394.35 = 248.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.35x = 394.35 × 248.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.35x = 98,187.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,187.23/286.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.89

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