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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.23, 642.18 and 268.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.23, 642.18 and 268.88 is: 371.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.23 : 642.18 = 268.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.23/642.18 = 268.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.23x = 642.18 × 268.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.23x = 172,666.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,666.15/465.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.15

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