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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.44, 699.34 and 235.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.44, 699.34 and 235.12 is: 352.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.44 : 699.34 = 235.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.44/699.34 = 235.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.44x = 699.34 × 235.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.44x = 164,428.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,428.82/466.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.52

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