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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.85, 699.56 and 235.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.85, 699.56 and 235.09 is: 352.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.85 : 699.56 = 235.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.85/699.56 = 235.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.85x = 699.56 × 235.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.85x = 164,459.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,459.56/466.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.27

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