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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.32, 461.76 and 243.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.32, 461.76 and 243.76 is: 365.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.32 : 461.76 = 243.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.32/461.76 = 243.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.32x = 461.76 × 243.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.32x = 112,558.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,558.62/308.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.07

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