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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.03, 462.33 and 248.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.03, 462.33 and 248.28 is: 371.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.03 : 462.33 = 248.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.03/462.33 = 248.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.03x = 462.33 × 248.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.03x = 114,787.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,787.29/309.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.44

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