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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.24, 699.05 and 234.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.24, 699.05 and 234.78 is: 352.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.24 : 699.05 = 234.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.24/699.05 = 234.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.24x = 699.05 × 234.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.24x = 164,123.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,123.55/466.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.02

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