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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.89, 700.41 and 235.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.89, 700.41 and 235.73 is: 353.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.89 : 700.41 = 235.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.89/700.41 = 235.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.89x = 700.41 × 235.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.89x = 165,104.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,104.15/466.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.63

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