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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.21, 396.78 and 249.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.21, 396.78 and 249.39 is: 343.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.21 : 396.78 = 249.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.21/396.78 = 249.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.21x = 396.78 × 249.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.21x = 98,952.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,952.96/288.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.34

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