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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.74, 699.96 and 247.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.74, 699.96 and 247.24 is: 370.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.74 : 699.96 = 247.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.74/699.96 = 247.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.74x = 699.96 × 247.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.74x = 173,058.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,058.11/466.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.78

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