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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.31, 696.06 and 232.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.31, 696.06 and 232.79 is: 348.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.31 : 696.06 = 232.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.31/696.06 = 232.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.31x = 696.06 × 232.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.31x = 162,032.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,032.33/464.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.97

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