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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.28, 394.34 and 248.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.28, 394.34 and 248.40 is: 340.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.28 : 394.34 = 248.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.28/394.34 = 248.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.28x = 394.34 × 248.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.28x = 97,952.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,952.81/287.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.97

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