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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.03, 641.74 and 255.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.03, 641.74 and 255.21 is: 352.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.03 : 641.74 = 255.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.03/641.74 = 255.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.03x = 641.74 × 255.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.03x = 163,779.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,779.73/465.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.20

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