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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.98, 641.66 and 255.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.98, 641.66 and 255.16 is: 352.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.98 : 641.66 = 255.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.98/641.66 = 255.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.98x = 641.66 × 255.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.98x = 163,725.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,725.00/464.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.11

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