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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.56, 699.62 and 235.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.56, 699.62 and 235.40 is: 352.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.56 : 699.62 = 235.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.56/699.62 = 235.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.56x = 699.62 × 235.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.56x = 164,685.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,685.87/466.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.98

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