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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.99, 696.42 and 234.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.99, 696.42 and 234.05 is: 350.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.99 : 696.42 = 234.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.99/696.42 = 234.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.99x = 696.42 × 234.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.99x = 162,997.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,997.10/464.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.54

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