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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.12, 699.36 and 249.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.12, 699.36 and 249.44 is: 374.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.12 : 699.36 = 249.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.12/699.36 = 249.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.12x = 699.36 × 249.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.12x = 174,448.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,448.36/466.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.26

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