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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.49, 431.72 and 249.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.49, 431.72 and 249.23 is: 374.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.49 : 431.72 = 249.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.49/431.72 = 249.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.49x = 431.72 × 249.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.49x = 107,594.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,594.17/287.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.25

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