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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.22, 642 and 268.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.22, 642 and 268.73 is: 370.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.22 : 642 = 268.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.22/642 = 268.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.22x = 642 × 268.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.22x = 172,524.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,524.66/465.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.85

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