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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.69, 697.19 and 248.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.69, 697.19 and 248.22 is: 372.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.69 : 697.19 = 248.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.69/697.19 = 248.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.69x = 697.19 × 248.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.69x = 173,056.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,056.50/464.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.41

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