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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.68, 428.99 and 248.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.68, 428.99 and 248.29 is: 371.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.68 : 428.99 = 248.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.68/428.99 = 248.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.68x = 428.99 × 248.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.68x = 106,513.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,513.31/286.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.54

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