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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.08, 696.21 and 233.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.08, 696.21 and 233.02 is: 349.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.08 : 696.21 = 233.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.08/696.21 = 233.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.08x = 696.21 × 233.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.08x = 162,230.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,230.85/464.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.58

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