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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.47, 699.19 and 235.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.47, 699.19 and 235.21 is: 352.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.47 : 699.19 = 235.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.47/699.19 = 235.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.47x = 699.19 × 235.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.47x = 164,456.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,456.48/466.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.56

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