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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.72, 463.04 and 248.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.72, 463.04 and 248.24 is: 372.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.72 : 463.04 = 248.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.72/463.04 = 248.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.72x = 463.04 × 248.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.72x = 114,945.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,945.05/308.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.33

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