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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.34, 642.15 and 268.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.34, 642.15 and 268.85 is: 371.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.34 : 642.15 = 268.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.34/642.15 = 268.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.34x = 642.15 × 268.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.34x = 172,642.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,642.03/465.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.00

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