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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.15, 697.52 and 233.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.15, 697.52 and 233.90 is: 350.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.15 : 697.52 = 233.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.15/697.52 = 233.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.15x = 697.52 × 233.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.15x = 163,147.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,147.03/465.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.74

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