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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.52, 696.60 and 233.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.52, 696.60 and 233.22 is: 349.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.52 : 696.60 = 233.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.52/696.60 = 233.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.52x = 696.60 × 233.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.52x = 162,461.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,461.05/464.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.74

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