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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.04, 462.12 and 247.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.04, 462.12 and 247.56 is: 371.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.04 : 462.12 = 247.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.04/462.12 = 247.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.04x = 462.12 × 247.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.04x = 114,402.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,402.43/308.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.39

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