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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.56, 396.18 and 245.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.56, 396.18 and 245.52 is: 339.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.56 : 396.18 = 245.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.56/396.18 = 245.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.56x = 396.18 × 245.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.56x = 97,270.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,270.11/286.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.44

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