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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.05, 461.04 and 249.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.05, 461.04 and 249.33 is: 374.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.05 : 461.04 = 249.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.05/461.04 = 249.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.05x = 461.04 × 249.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.05x = 114,951.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,951.10/307.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.37

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