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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.09, 697.14 and 233.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.09, 697.14 and 233.61 is: 350.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.09 : 697.14 = 233.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.09/697.14 = 233.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.09x = 697.14 × 233.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.09x = 162,858.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,858.88/465.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.17

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