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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.18, 697.14 and 248.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.18, 697.14 and 248.64 is: 372.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.18 : 697.14 = 248.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.18/697.14 = 248.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.18x = 697.14 × 248.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.18x = 173,336.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,336.89/465.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.62

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