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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.26, 460.89 and 247.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.26, 460.89 and 247.19 is: 370.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.26 : 460.89 = 247.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.26/460.89 = 247.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.26x = 460.89 × 247.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.26x = 113,925.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,925.09/307.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.78

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