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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.24, 696.47 and 232.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.24, 696.47 and 232.85 is: 349.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.24 : 696.47 = 232.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.24/696.47 = 232.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.24x = 696.47 × 232.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.24x = 162,168.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,168.39/464.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.32

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