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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.92, 462.42 and 247.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.92, 462.42 and 247.36 is: 370.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.92 : 462.42 = 247.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.92/462.42 = 247.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.92x = 462.42 × 247.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.92x = 114,384.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,384.21/308.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.27

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