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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.65, 699.98 and 235.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.65, 699.98 and 235.83 is: 353.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.65 : 699.98 = 235.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.65/699.98 = 235.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.65x = 699.98 × 235.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.65x = 165,076.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,076.28/466.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.75

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