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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.87, 395.50 and 247.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.87, 395.50 and 247.48 is: 341.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.87 : 395.50 = 247.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.87/395.50 = 247.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.87x = 395.50 × 247.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.87x = 97,876.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,876.73/286.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.19

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