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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.18, 641.97 and 255.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.18, 641.97 and 255.37 is: 352.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.18 : 641.97 = 255.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.18/641.97 = 255.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.18x = 641.97 × 255.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.18x = 163,938.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,938.76/465.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.42

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