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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.98, 396.03 and 245.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.98, 396.03 and 245.48 is: 338.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.98 : 396.03 = 245.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.98/396.03 = 245.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.98x = 396.03 × 245.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.98x = 97,217.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,217.44/286.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.76

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