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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.39, 700.84 and 248.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.39, 700.84 and 248.14 is: 372.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.39 : 700.84 = 248.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.39/700.84 = 248.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.39x = 700.84 × 248.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.39x = 173,906.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,906.44/467.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.08

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