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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.74, 698.30 and 234.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.74, 698.30 and 234.28 is: 351.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.74 : 698.30 = 234.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.74/698.30 = 234.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.74x = 698.30 × 234.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.74x = 163,597.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,597.72/465.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.26

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