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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.54, 696.72 and 233.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.54, 696.72 and 233.42 is: 350.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.54 : 696.72 = 233.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.54/696.72 = 233.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.54x = 696.72 × 233.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.54x = 162,628.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,628.38/464.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.08

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