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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.83, 699.29 and 235.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.83, 699.29 and 235.40 is: 352.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.83 : 699.29 = 235.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.83/699.29 = 235.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.83x = 699.29 × 235.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.83x = 164,609.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,609.08/466.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.61

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