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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.66, 696.67 and 236.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.66, 696.67 and 236.50 is: 354.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.66 : 696.67 = 236.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.66/696.67 = 236.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.66x = 696.67 × 236.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.66x = 164,762.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,762.46/464.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.59

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