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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.68, 397.30 and 248.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.68, 397.30 and 248.26 is: 342.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.68 : 397.30 = 248.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.68/397.30 = 248.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.68x = 397.30 × 248.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.68x = 98,633.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,633.70/287.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.86

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