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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.29, 697.95 and 234.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.29, 697.95 and 234.05 is: 351.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.29 : 697.95 = 234.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.29/697.95 = 234.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.29x = 697.95 × 234.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.29x = 163,354.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,354.32/465.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.08

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