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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.40, 696.90 and 248.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.40, 696.90 and 248.04 is: 372.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.40 : 696.90 = 248.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.40/696.90 = 248.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.40x = 696.90 × 248.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.40x = 172,859.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,859.08/464.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.22

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