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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.10, 641.83 and 255.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.10, 641.83 and 255.28 is: 352.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.10 : 641.83 = 255.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.10/641.83 = 255.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.10x = 641.83 × 255.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.10x = 163,846.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,846.36/465.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.28

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