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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.26, 396.80 and 249.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.26, 396.80 and 249.05 is: 342.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.26 : 396.80 = 249.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.26/396.80 = 249.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.26x = 396.80 × 249.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.26x = 98,819.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,819.81/288.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.82

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