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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.71, 462.61 and 243.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.71, 462.61 and 243.87 is: 365.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.71 : 462.61 = 243.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.71/462.61 = 243.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.71x = 462.61 × 243.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.71x = 112,816.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,816.70/308.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.45

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