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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.54, 697.23 and 234.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.54, 697.23 and 234.06 is: 350.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.54 : 697.23 = 234.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.54/697.23 = 234.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.54x = 697.23 × 234.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.54x = 163,193.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,193.65/465.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.55

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