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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.24, 699.54 and 247.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.24, 699.54 and 247.37 is: 370.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.24 : 699.54 = 247.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.24/699.54 = 247.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.24x = 699.54 × 247.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.24x = 173,045.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,045.49/467.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.36

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