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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.00, 431.66 and 248.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.00, 431.66 and 248.00 is: 370.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.00 : 431.66 = 248.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.00/431.66 = 248.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.00x = 431.66 × 248.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.00x = 107,050.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,050.14/289.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.41

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