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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.08, 698.40 and 249.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.08, 698.40 and 249.36 is: 373.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.08 : 698.40 = 249.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.08/698.40 = 249.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.08x = 698.40 × 249.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.08x = 174,153.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,153.02/466.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.65

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