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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.12, 641.87 and 255.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.12, 641.87 and 255.31 is: 352.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.12 : 641.87 = 255.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.12/641.87 = 255.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.12x = 641.87 × 255.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.12x = 163,876.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,876.43/465.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.33

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