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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.96, 696.54 and 248.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.96, 696.54 and 248.24 is: 371.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.96 : 696.54 = 248.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.96/696.54 = 248.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.96x = 696.54 × 248.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.96x = 172,909.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,909.09/464.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.88

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