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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.29, 429.90 and 249.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.29, 429.90 and 249.22 is: 372.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.29 : 429.90 = 249.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.29/429.90 = 249.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.29x = 429.90 × 249.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.29x = 107,139.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,139.68/287.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.93

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