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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.49, 699.42 and 235.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.49, 699.42 and 235.03 is: 352.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.49 : 699.42 = 235.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.49/699.42 = 235.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.49x = 699.42 × 235.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.49x = 164,384.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,384.68/466.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.39

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