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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.20, 641.96 and 258.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.20, 641.96 and 258.20 is: 356.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.20 : 641.96 = 258.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.20/641.96 = 258.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.20x = 641.96 × 258.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.20x = 165,754.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,754.07/465.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.31

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