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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.01, 696.88 and 248.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.01, 696.88 and 248.16 is: 371.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.01 : 696.88 = 248.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.01/696.88 = 248.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.01x = 696.88 × 248.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.01x = 172,937.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,937.74/465.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.90

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