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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.17, 641.96 and 255.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.17, 641.96 and 255.34 is: 352.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.17 : 641.96 = 255.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.17/641.96 = 255.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.17x = 641.96 × 255.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.17x = 163,918.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,918.07/465.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.38

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