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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.38, 464.92 and 245.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.38, 464.92 and 245.08 is: 367.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.38 : 464.92 = 245.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.38/464.92 = 245.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.38x = 464.92 × 245.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.38x = 113,942.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,942.59/310.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.11

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