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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.67, 699.51 and 247.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.67, 699.51 and 247.16 is: 370.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.67 : 699.51 = 247.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.67/699.51 = 247.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.67x = 699.51 × 247.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.67x = 172,893.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,893.14/466.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.48

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