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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.67, 696.09 and 233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.67, 696.09 and 233.40 is: 349.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.67 : 696.09 = 233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.67/696.09 = 233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.67x = 696.09 × 233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.67x = 162,467.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,467.41/464.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.64

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