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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.01, 698.96 and 234.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.01, 698.96 and 234.80 is: 352.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.01 : 698.96 = 234.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.01/698.96 = 234.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.01x = 698.96 × 234.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.01x = 164,118.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,118.14/466.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.18

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