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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.14, 641.85 and 255.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.14, 641.85 and 255.31 is: 352.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.14 : 641.85 = 255.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.14/641.85 = 255.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.14x = 641.85 × 255.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.14x = 163,866.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,866.88/465.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.30

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