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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.97, 465.39 and 248.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.97, 465.39 and 248.95 is: 373.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.97 : 465.39 = 248.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.97/465.39 = 248.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.97x = 465.39 × 248.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.97x = 115,858.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,858.84/309.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.77

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