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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465, 696.64 and 233.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465, 696.64 and 233.62 is: 350.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465 : 696.64 = 233.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465/696.64 = 233.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465x = 696.64 × 233.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465x = 162,749.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,749.04/465
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.00

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