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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.48, 642.36 and 255.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.48, 642.36 and 255.68 is: 352.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.48 : 642.36 = 255.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.48/642.36 = 255.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.48x = 642.36 × 255.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.48x = 164,238.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,238.60/465.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.84

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