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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.98, 700.18 and 235.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.98, 700.18 and 235.75 is: 353.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.98 : 700.18 = 235.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.98/700.18 = 235.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.98x = 700.18 × 235.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.98x = 165,066.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,066.42/466.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.48

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