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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.15, 698.01 and 248.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.15, 698.01 and 248.88 is: 373.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.15 : 698.01 = 248.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.15/698.01 = 248.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.15x = 698.01 × 248.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.15x = 173,720.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,720.73/465.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.47

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