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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.91, 395.64 and 245.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.91, 395.64 and 245.60 is: 338.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.91 : 395.64 = 245.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.91/395.64 = 245.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.91x = 395.64 × 245.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.91x = 97,169.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,169.18/286.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.67

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