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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.30, 697.68 and 248.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.30, 697.68 and 248.76 is: 373.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.30 : 697.68 = 248.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.30/697.68 = 248.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.30x = 697.68 × 248.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.30x = 173,557.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,557.24/465.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.00

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