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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.37, 696.66 and 233.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.37, 696.66 and 233.37 is: 350.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.37 : 696.66 = 233.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.37/696.66 = 233.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.37x = 696.66 × 233.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.37x = 162,579.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,579.54/464.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.11

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