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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.23, 698.93 and 234.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.23, 698.93 and 234.79 is: 351.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.23 : 698.93 = 234.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.23/698.93 = 234.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.23x = 698.93 × 234.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.23x = 164,097.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,097.11/466.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.97

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