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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464, 696.24 and 236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464, 696.24 and 236 is: 354.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464 : 696.24 = 236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464/696.24 = 236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464x = 696.24 × 236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464x = 164,312.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,312.64/464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.12

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