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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.92, 697.26 and 233.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.92, 697.26 and 233.95 is: 350.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.92 : 697.26 = 233.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.92/697.26 = 233.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.92x = 697.26 × 233.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.92x = 163,120.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,120.49/464.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.86

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