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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.27, 463.08 and 243.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.27, 463.08 and 243.69 is: 364.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.27 : 463.08 = 243.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.27/463.08 = 243.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.27x = 463.08 × 243.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.27x = 112,847.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,847.97/309.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.88

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