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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.94, 697.05 and 233.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.94, 697.05 and 233.72 is: 350.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.94 : 697.05 = 233.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.94/697.05 = 233.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.94x = 697.05 × 233.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.94x = 162,914.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,914.53/464.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.40

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