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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.12, 464.08 and 248.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.12, 464.08 and 248.80 is: 373.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.12 : 464.08 = 248.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.12/464.08 = 248.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.12x = 464.08 × 248.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.12x = 115,463.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,463.10/309.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.52

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