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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.06, 697.16 and 248.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.06, 697.16 and 248.42 is: 372.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.06 : 697.16 = 248.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.06/697.16 = 248.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.06x = 697.16 × 248.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.06x = 173,188.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,188.49/465.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.40

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