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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.39, 697.74 and 234.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.39, 697.74 and 234.11 is: 350.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.39 : 697.74 = 234.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.39/697.74 = 234.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.39x = 697.74 × 234.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.39x = 163,347.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,347.91/465.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.99

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