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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.54, 698.40 and 234.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.54, 698.40 and 234.44 is: 351.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.54 : 698.40 = 234.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.54/698.40 = 234.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.54x = 698.40 × 234.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.54x = 163,729.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,729.40/465.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.70

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