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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.68, 699.66 and 235.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.68, 699.66 and 235.34 is: 352.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.68 : 699.66 = 235.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.68/699.66 = 235.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.68x = 699.66 × 235.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.68x = 164,654.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,654.49/466.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.82

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