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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.23, 429.69 and 249.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.23, 429.69 and 249.14 is: 372.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.23 : 429.69 = 249.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.23/429.69 = 249.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.23x = 429.69 × 249.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.23x = 107,050.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,050.82/287.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.71

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