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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.69, 463.95 and 248.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.69, 463.95 and 248.13 is: 371.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.69 : 463.95 = 248.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.69/463.95 = 248.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.69x = 463.95 × 248.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.69x = 115,119.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,119.91/309.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.73

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