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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.15, 461.15 and 242.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.15, 461.15 and 242.60 is: 363.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.15 : 461.15 = 242.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.15/461.15 = 242.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.15x = 461.15 × 242.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.15x = 111,874.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,874.99/308.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.05

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