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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.72, 700.24 and 235.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.72, 700.24 and 235.36 is: 353.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.72 : 700.24 = 235.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.72/700.24 = 235.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.72x = 700.24 × 235.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.72x = 164,808.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,808.49/466.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.12

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