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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.39, 696.06 and 233.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.39, 696.06 and 233.47 is: 349.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.39 : 696.06 = 233.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.39/696.06 = 233.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.39x = 696.06 × 233.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.39x = 162,509.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,509.13/464.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.94

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