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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.72, 699.78 and 235.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.72, 699.78 and 235.08 is: 352.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.72 : 699.78 = 235.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.72/699.78 = 235.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.72x = 699.78 × 235.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.72x = 164,504.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,504.28/466.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.47

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