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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.39, 701.28 and 248.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.39, 701.28 and 248.02 is: 372.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.39 : 701.28 = 248.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.39/701.28 = 248.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.39x = 701.28 × 248.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.39x = 173,929.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,929.71/467.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.13

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