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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.30, 698.73 and 249.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.30, 698.73 and 249.22 is: 373.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.30 : 698.73 = 249.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.30/698.73 = 249.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.30x = 698.73 × 249.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.30x = 174,137.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,137.49/466.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.45

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