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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.85, 700.11 and 235.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.85, 700.11 and 235.85 is: 353.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.85 : 700.11 = 235.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.85/700.11 = 235.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.85x = 700.11 × 235.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.85x = 165,117.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,117.44/466.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.68

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