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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.56, 399.24 and 248.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.56, 399.24 and 248.16 is: 342.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.56 : 399.24 = 248.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.56/399.24 = 248.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.56x = 399.24 × 248.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.56x = 99,075.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,075.40/289.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.16

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