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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.36, 698.07 and 233.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.36, 698.07 and 233.98 is: 350.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.36 : 698.07 = 233.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.36/698.07 = 233.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.36x = 698.07 × 233.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.36x = 163,335.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,335.29/465.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.98

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