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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.01, 697.19 and 233.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.01, 697.19 and 233.73 is: 350.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.01 : 697.19 = 233.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.01/697.19 = 233.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.01x = 697.19 × 233.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.01x = 162,954.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,954.22/465.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.43

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