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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.45, 697.71 and 233.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.45, 697.71 and 233.99 is: 350.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.45 : 697.71 = 233.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.45/697.71 = 233.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.45x = 697.71 × 233.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.45x = 163,257.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,257.17/465.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.75

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