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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.52, 697.08 and 248.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.52, 697.08 and 248.24 is: 372.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.52 : 697.08 = 248.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.52/697.08 = 248.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.52x = 697.08 × 248.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.52x = 173,043.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,043.14/464.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.52

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