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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.43, 696.45 and 233.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.43, 696.45 and 233.43 is: 350.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.43 : 696.45 = 233.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.43/696.45 = 233.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.43x = 696.45 × 233.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.43x = 162,573.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,573.19/464.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.05

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