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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.97, 396.97 and 248.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.97, 396.97 and 248.45 is: 342.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.97 : 396.97 = 248.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.97/396.97 = 248.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.97x = 396.97 × 248.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.97x = 98,626.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,626.82/287.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.49

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