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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.72, 462.48 and 247.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.72, 462.48 and 247.16 is: 370.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.72 : 462.48 = 247.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.72/462.48 = 247.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.72x = 462.48 × 247.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.72x = 114,306.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,306.56/308.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.26

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