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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465, 697.09 and 248.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465, 697.09 and 248.32 is: 372.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465 : 697.09 = 248.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465/697.09 = 248.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465x = 697.09 × 248.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465x = 173,101.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,101.39/465
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.26

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