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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.22, 697.83 and 249.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.22, 697.83 and 249.22 is: 373.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.22 : 697.83 = 249.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.22/697.83 = 249.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.22x = 697.83 × 249.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.22x = 173,913.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,913.19/465.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.83

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