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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.36, 698.10 and 249.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.36, 698.10 and 249.40 is: 373.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.36 : 698.10 = 249.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.36/698.10 = 249.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.36x = 698.10 × 249.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.36x = 174,106.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,106.14/466.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.33

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