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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.00, 695.86 and 232.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.00, 695.86 and 232.72 is: 349.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.00 : 695.86 = 232.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.00/695.86 = 232.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.00x = 695.86 × 232.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.00x = 161,942.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,942.13/464.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.02

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