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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.58, 701.07 and 248.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.58, 701.07 and 248.07 is: 371.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.58 : 701.07 = 248.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.58/701.07 = 248.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.58x = 701.07 × 248.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.58x = 173,914.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,914.43/467.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.95

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