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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.50, 699.93 and 235.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.50, 699.93 and 235.38 is: 353.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.50 : 699.93 = 235.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.50/699.93 = 235.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.50x = 699.93 × 235.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.50x = 164,749.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,749.52/466.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.16

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