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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.36, 697.72 and 249.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.36, 697.72 and 249.10 is: 373.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.36 : 697.72 = 249.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.36/697.72 = 249.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.36x = 697.72 × 249.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.36x = 173,802.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,802.05/465.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.48

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