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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.40, 697.90 and 234.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.40, 697.90 and 234.15 is: 351.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.40 : 697.90 = 234.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.40/697.90 = 234.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.40x = 697.90 × 234.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.40x = 163,413.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,413.29/465.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.12

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