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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.14, 463.08 and 247.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.14, 463.08 and 247.94 is: 371.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.14 : 463.08 = 247.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.14/463.08 = 247.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.14x = 463.08 × 247.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.14x = 114,816.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,816.06/309.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.40

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