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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.88, 696.86 and 233.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.88, 696.86 and 233.64 is: 350.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.88 : 696.86 = 233.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.88/696.86 = 233.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.88x = 696.86 × 233.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.88x = 162,814.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,814.37/464.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.23

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