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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.78, 462.71 and 248.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.78, 462.71 and 248.03 is: 371.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.78 : 462.71 = 248.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.78/462.71 = 248.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.78x = 462.71 × 248.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.78x = 114,766.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,766.00/308.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.68

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