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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.30, 695.76 and 248.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.30, 695.76 and 248.02 is: 371.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.30 : 695.76 = 248.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.30/695.76 = 248.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.30x = 695.76 × 248.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.30x = 172,562.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,562.40/464.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.66

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