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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.21, 698.19 and 246.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.21, 698.19 and 246.08 is: 369.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.21 : 698.19 = 246.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.21/698.19 = 246.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.21x = 698.19 × 246.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.21x = 171,811.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,811.42/465.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.32

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