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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.73, 462.15 and 247.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.73, 462.15 and 247.35 is: 370.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.73 : 462.15 = 247.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.73/462.15 = 247.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.73x = 462.15 × 247.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.73x = 114,312.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,312.80/308.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.27

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