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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.16, 696 and 247.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.16, 696 and 247.68 is: 371.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.16 : 696 = 247.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.16/696 = 247.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.16x = 696 × 247.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.16x = 172,385.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,385.28/464.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.39

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