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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.92, 699.07 and 234.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.92, 699.07 and 234.87 is: 352.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.92 : 699.07 = 234.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.92/699.07 = 234.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.92x = 699.07 × 234.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.92x = 164,193.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,193.37/465.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.41

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