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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.02, 697.09 and 233.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.02, 697.09 and 233.56 is: 350.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.02 : 697.09 = 233.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.02/697.09 = 233.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.02x = 697.09 × 233.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.02x = 162,812.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,812.34/465.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.12

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