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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.12, 398.70 and 249.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.12, 398.70 and 249.24 is: 344.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.12 : 398.70 = 249.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.12/398.70 = 249.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.12x = 398.70 × 249.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.12x = 99,371.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,371.99/288.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.90

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