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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.49, 462.38 and 245.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.49, 462.38 and 245.93 is: 369.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.49 : 462.38 = 245.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.49/462.38 = 245.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.49x = 462.38 × 245.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.49x = 113,709.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,709.57/307.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.81

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