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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.39, 696.24 and 233.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.39, 696.24 and 233.11 is: 349.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.39 : 696.24 = 233.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.39/696.24 = 233.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.39x = 696.24 × 233.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.39x = 162,299.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,299.64/464.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.49

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