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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.11, 641.88 and 255.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.11, 641.88 and 255.30 is: 352.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.11 : 641.88 = 255.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.11/641.88 = 255.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.11x = 641.88 × 255.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.11x = 163,867.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,867.48/465.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.32

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