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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.88, 396.24 and 249.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.88, 396.24 and 249.92 is: 345.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.88 : 396.24 = 249.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.88/396.24 = 249.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.88x = 396.24 × 249.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.88x = 99,028.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,028.30/286.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.19

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