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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.51, 397.19 and 248.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.51, 397.19 and 248.63 is: 343.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.51 : 397.19 = 248.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.51/397.19 = 248.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.51x = 397.19 × 248.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.51x = 98,752.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,752.11/287.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.47

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