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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.13, 463.70 and 247.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.13, 463.70 and 247.97 is: 371.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.13 : 463.70 = 247.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.13/463.70 = 247.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.13x = 463.70 × 247.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.13x = 114,985.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,985.47/309.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.97

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