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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.86, 462.86 and 247.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.86, 462.86 and 247.42 is: 371.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.86 : 462.86 = 247.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.86/462.86 = 247.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.86x = 462.86 × 247.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.86x = 114,518.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,518.49/307.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.98

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