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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.50, 695.89 and 233.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.50, 695.89 and 233.12 is: 349.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.50 : 695.89 = 233.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.50/695.89 = 233.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.50x = 695.89 × 233.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.50x = 162,225.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,225.88/464.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.25

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