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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.10, 700.83 and 248.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.10, 700.83 and 248.23 is: 371.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.10 : 700.83 = 248.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.10/700.83 = 248.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.10x = 700.83 × 248.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.10x = 173,965.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,965.90/468.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.64

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