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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.23, 698.03 and 248.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.23, 698.03 and 248.69 is: 373.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.23 : 698.03 = 248.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.23/698.03 = 248.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.23x = 698.03 × 248.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.23x = 173,593.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,593.08/465.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.13

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