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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.64, 460.86 and 249.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.64, 460.86 and 249.93 is: 374.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.64 : 460.86 = 249.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.64/460.86 = 249.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.64x = 460.86 × 249.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.64x = 115,181.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,181.80/307.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.40

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