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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.20, 429.77 and 248.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.20, 429.77 and 248.81 is: 372.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.20 : 429.77 = 248.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.20/429.77 = 248.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.20x = 429.77 × 248.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.20x = 106,929.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,929.83/287.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.32

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