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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.68, 698.39 and 234.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.68, 698.39 and 234.39 is: 351.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.68 : 698.39 = 234.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.68/698.39 = 234.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.68x = 698.39 × 234.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.68x = 163,697.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,697.96/465.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.52

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