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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.14, 462.17 and 248.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.14, 462.17 and 248.00 is: 371.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.14 : 462.17 = 248.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.14/462.17 = 248.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.14x = 462.17 × 248.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.14x = 114,616.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,616.47/308.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.97

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