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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.18, 697.92 and 234.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.18, 697.92 and 234.03 is: 351.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.18 : 697.92 = 234.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.18/697.92 = 234.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.18x = 697.92 × 234.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.18x = 163,334.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,334.22/465.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.12

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