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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.70, 698.04 and 234.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.70, 698.04 and 234.13 is: 350.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.70 : 698.04 = 234.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.70/698.04 = 234.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.70x = 698.04 × 234.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.70x = 163,432.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,432.11/465.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.94

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