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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.59, 698.22 and 234.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.59, 698.22 and 234.56 is: 351.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.59 : 698.22 = 234.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.59/698.22 = 234.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.59x = 698.22 × 234.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.59x = 163,770.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,770.99/465.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.75

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