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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.72, 465.26 and 245

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.72, 465.26 and 245 is: 369.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.72 : 465.26 = 245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.72/465.26 = 245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.72x = 465.26 × 245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.72x = 113,988.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,988.70/308.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.23

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