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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.68, 699.42 and 247.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.68, 699.42 and 247.30 is: 370.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.68 : 699.42 = 247.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.68/699.42 = 247.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.68x = 699.42 × 247.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.68x = 172,966.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,966.57/466.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.63

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