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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.48, 698.40 and 248.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.48, 698.40 and 248.94 is: 373.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.48 : 698.40 = 248.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.48/698.40 = 248.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.48x = 698.40 × 248.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.48x = 173,859.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,859.70/465.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.51

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