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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.24, 698.82 and 249.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.24, 698.82 and 249.76 is: 374.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.24 : 698.82 = 249.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.24/698.82 = 249.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.24x = 698.82 × 249.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.24x = 174,537.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,537.28/466.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.35

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