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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.36, 394.48 and 244.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.36, 394.48 and 244.78 is: 337.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.36 : 394.48 = 244.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.36/394.48 = 244.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.36x = 394.48 × 244.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.36x = 96,560.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,560.81/286.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.20

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