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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.04, 696.15 and 232.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.04, 696.15 and 232.94 is: 349.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.04 : 696.15 = 232.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.04/696.15 = 232.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.04x = 696.15 × 232.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.04x = 162,157.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,157.70/464.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.45

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