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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.44, 702.03 and 249.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.44, 702.03 and 249.03 is: 373.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.44 : 702.03 = 249.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.44/702.03 = 249.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.44x = 702.03 × 249.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.44x = 174,830.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,830.10/468.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.22

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