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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.36, 699.36 and 235.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.36, 699.36 and 235.12 is: 352.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.36 : 699.36 = 235.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.36/699.36 = 235.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.36x = 699.36 × 235.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.36x = 164,433.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,433.52/466.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.59

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