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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.30, 642.16 and 268.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.30, 642.16 and 268.80 is: 370.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.30 : 642.16 = 268.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.30/642.16 = 268.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.30x = 642.16 × 268.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.30x = 172,612.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,612.61/465.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.97

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