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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.78, 463.98 and 248.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.78, 463.98 and 248.76 is: 372.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.78 : 463.98 = 248.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.78/463.98 = 248.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.78x = 463.98 × 248.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.78x = 115,419.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,419.66/309.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.59

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