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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.17, 461.89 and 247.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.17, 461.89 and 247.38 is: 370.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.17 : 461.89 = 247.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.17/461.89 = 247.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.17x = 461.89 × 247.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.17x = 114,262.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,262.35/308.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.78

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