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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.13, 460.49 and 248.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.13, 460.49 and 248.40 is: 372.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.13 : 460.49 = 248.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.13/460.49 = 248.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.13x = 460.49 × 248.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.13x = 114,384.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,384.47/307.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.44

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