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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.30, 695.72 and 247.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.30, 695.72 and 247.22 is: 370.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.30 : 695.72 = 247.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.30/695.72 = 247.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.30x = 695.72 × 247.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.30x = 171,995.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,995.90/464.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.44

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