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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464, 695.14 and 232.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464, 695.14 and 232.62 is: 348.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464 : 695.14 = 232.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464/695.14 = 232.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464x = 695.14 × 232.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464x = 161,703.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,703.47/464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.50

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