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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.48, 462.48 and 244.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.48, 462.48 and 244.64 is: 366.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.48 : 462.48 = 244.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.48/462.48 = 244.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.48x = 462.48 × 244.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.48x = 113,141.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,141.11/308.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.77

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