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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.62, 463.16 and 248.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.62, 463.16 and 248.48 is: 372.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.62 : 463.16 = 248.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.62/463.16 = 248.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.62x = 463.16 × 248.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.62x = 115,082.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,082.99/308.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.90

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