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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.43, 699.96 and 250.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.43, 699.96 and 250.16 is: 375.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.43 : 699.96 = 250.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.43/699.96 = 250.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.43x = 699.96 × 250.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.43x = 175,098.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,098.49/466.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.41

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