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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.19, 697.74 and 233.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.19, 697.74 and 233.99 is: 350.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.19 : 697.74 = 233.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.19/697.74 = 233.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.19x = 697.74 × 233.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.19x = 163,263.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,263.90/465.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.96

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