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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.11, 695.87 and 232.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.11, 695.87 and 232.87 is: 349.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.11 : 695.87 = 232.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.11/695.87 = 232.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.11x = 695.87 × 232.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.11x = 162,046.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,046.08/464.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.16

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