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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.60, 698.40 and 249.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.60, 698.40 and 249.12 is: 373.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.60 : 698.40 = 249.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.60/698.40 = 249.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.60x = 698.40 × 249.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.60x = 173,985.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,985.41/465.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.68

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