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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.80, 463.20 and 248.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.80, 463.20 and 248.05 is: 372.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.80 : 463.20 = 248.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.80/463.20 = 248.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.80x = 463.20 × 248.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.80x = 114,896.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,896.76/308.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.08

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