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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.16, 696.97 and 233.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.16, 696.97 and 233.81 is: 350.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.16 : 696.97 = 233.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.16/696.97 = 233.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.16x = 696.97 × 233.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.16x = 162,957.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,957.39/465.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.33

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