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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.16, 641.93 and 258.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.16, 641.93 and 258.16 is: 356.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.16 : 641.93 = 258.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.16/641.93 = 258.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.16x = 641.93 × 258.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.16x = 165,720.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,720.65/465.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.27

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