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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.25, 461.92 and 243.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.25, 461.92 and 243.41 is: 364.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.25 : 461.92 = 243.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.25/461.92 = 243.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.25x = 461.92 × 243.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.25x = 112,435.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,435.95/308.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.76

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