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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.84, 461.52 and 249.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.84, 461.52 and 249.76 is: 374.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.84 : 461.52 = 249.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.84/461.52 = 249.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.84x = 461.52 × 249.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.84x = 115,269.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,269.24/307.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.45

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