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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.38, 461.92 and 243.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.38, 461.92 and 243.07 is: 364.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.38 : 461.92 = 243.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.38/461.92 = 243.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.38x = 461.92 × 243.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.38x = 112,278.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,278.89/308.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.09

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