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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.37, 702.56 and 248.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.37, 702.56 and 248.46 is: 372.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.37 : 702.56 = 248.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.37/702.56 = 248.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.37x = 702.56 × 248.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.37x = 174,558.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,558.06/468.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.69

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