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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.80, 461.07 and 247.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.80, 461.07 and 247.28 is: 370.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.80 : 461.07 = 247.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.80/461.07 = 247.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.80x = 461.07 × 247.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.80x = 114,011.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,011.08/307.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.41

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