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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.60, 395.46 and 245.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.60, 395.46 and 245.97 is: 338.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.60 : 395.46 = 245.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.60/395.46 = 245.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.60x = 395.46 × 245.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.60x = 97,271.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,271.30/287.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.22

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