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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.89, 462.61 and 245.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.89, 462.61 and 245.77 is: 368.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.89 : 462.61 = 245.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.89/462.61 = 245.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.89x = 462.61 × 245.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.89x = 113,695.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,695.66/308.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.08

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