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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.28, 430.56 and 248.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.28, 430.56 and 248.76 is: 372.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.28 : 430.56 = 248.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.28/430.56 = 248.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.28x = 430.56 × 248.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.28x = 107,106.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,106.11/287.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.83

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