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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.30, 463.95 and 248.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.30, 463.95 and 248.55 is: 372.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.30 : 463.95 = 248.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.30/463.95 = 248.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.30x = 463.95 × 248.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.30x = 115,314.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,314.77/309.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.83

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