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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.14, 697.37 and 233.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.14, 697.37 and 233.86 is: 350.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.14 : 697.37 = 233.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.14/697.37 = 233.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.14x = 697.37 × 233.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.14x = 163,084.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,084.04/465.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.62

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