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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.66, 398.06 and 247.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.66, 398.06 and 247.35 is: 341.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.66 : 398.06 = 247.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.66/398.06 = 247.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.66x = 398.06 × 247.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.66x = 98,460.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,460.14/288.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.09

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