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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.92, 700.31 and 247.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.92, 700.31 and 247.31 is: 370.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.92 : 700.31 = 247.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.92/700.31 = 247.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.92x = 700.31 × 247.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.92x = 173,188.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,188.93/466.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.92

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