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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.98, 395.80 and 248.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.98, 395.80 and 248.10 is: 342.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.98 : 395.80 = 248.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.98/395.80 = 248.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.98x = 395.80 × 248.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.98x = 98,197.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,197.98/286.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.18

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