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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.71, 395.26 and 245.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.71, 395.26 and 245.08 is: 337.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.71 : 395.26 = 245.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.71/395.26 = 245.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.71x = 395.26 × 245.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.71x = 96,870.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,870.32/286.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.87

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