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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.74, 696.20 and 233.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.74, 696.20 and 233.33 is: 349.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.74 : 696.20 = 233.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.74/696.20 = 233.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.74x = 696.20 × 233.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.74x = 162,443.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,443.61/464.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.54

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