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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.46, 696.77 and 233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.46, 696.77 and 233.40 is: 350.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.46 : 696.77 = 233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.46/696.77 = 233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.46x = 696.77 × 233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.46x = 162,623.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,623.22/464.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.14

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