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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.36, 642.21 and 268.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.36, 642.21 and 268.82 is: 370.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.36 : 642.21 = 268.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.36/642.21 = 268.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.36x = 642.21 × 268.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.36x = 172,638.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,638.89/465.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.98

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