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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.55, 696.42 and 248.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.55, 696.42 and 248.28 is: 372.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.55 : 696.42 = 248.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.55/696.42 = 248.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.55x = 696.42 × 248.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.55x = 172,907.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,907.16/464.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.20

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