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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.08, 462.30 and 243.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.08, 462.30 and 243.28 is: 365.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.08 : 462.30 = 243.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.08/462.30 = 243.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.08x = 462.30 × 243.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.08x = 112,468.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,468.34/308.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.06

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