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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.15, 641.89 and 255.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.15, 641.89 and 255.32 is: 352.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.15 : 641.89 = 255.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.15/641.89 = 255.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.15x = 641.89 × 255.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.15x = 163,884.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,884.15/465.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.33

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