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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.22, 697.55 and 233.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.22, 697.55 and 233.58 is: 350.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.22 : 697.55 = 233.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.22/697.55 = 233.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.22x = 697.55 × 233.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.22x = 162,933.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,933.73/465.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.23

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