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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.19, 458.68 and 248.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.19, 458.68 and 248.12 is: 371.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.19 : 458.68 = 248.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.19/458.68 = 248.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.19x = 458.68 × 248.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.19x = 113,807.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,807.68/306.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.69

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