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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.40, 396 and 249.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.40, 396 and 249.96 is: 345.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.40 : 396 = 249.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.40/396 = 249.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.40x = 396 × 249.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.40x = 98,984.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,984.16/286.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.62

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