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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.08, 464.04 and 248.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.08, 464.04 and 248.96 is: 373.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.08 : 464.04 = 248.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.08/464.04 = 248.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.08x = 464.04 × 248.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.08x = 115,527.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,527.40/309.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.78

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