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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.36, 696.60 and 248.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.36, 696.60 and 248.40 is: 371.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.36 : 696.60 = 248.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.36/696.60 = 248.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.36x = 696.60 × 248.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.36x = 173,035.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,035.44/465.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.83

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