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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.68, 463.58 and 243.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.68, 463.58 and 243.88 is: 366.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.68 : 463.58 = 243.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.68/463.58 = 243.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.68x = 463.58 × 243.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.68x = 113,057.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,057.89/308.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.26

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