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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.21, 641.94 and 258.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.21, 641.94 and 258.21 is: 356.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.21 : 641.94 = 258.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.21/641.94 = 258.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.21x = 641.94 × 258.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.21x = 165,755.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,755.33/465.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.30

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