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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.23, 697.43 and 233.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.23, 697.43 and 233.78 is: 350.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.23 : 697.43 = 233.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.23/697.43 = 233.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.23x = 697.43 × 233.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.23x = 163,045.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,045.76/465.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.47

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