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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.30, 462.45 and 247.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.30, 462.45 and 247.55 is: 371.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.30 : 462.45 = 247.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.30/462.45 = 247.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.30x = 462.45 × 247.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.30x = 114,479.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,479.50/308.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.33

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