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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.53, 699.87 and 235.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.53, 699.87 and 235.58 is: 353.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.53 : 699.87 = 235.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.53/699.87 = 235.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.53x = 699.87 × 235.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.53x = 164,875.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,875.37/466.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.41

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