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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.60, 458.88 and 248.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.60, 458.88 and 248.44 is: 371.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.60 : 458.88 = 248.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.60/458.88 = 248.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.60x = 458.88 × 248.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.60x = 114,004.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,004.15/306.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.83

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