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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.50, 642.15 and 308.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.50, 642.15 and 308.32 is: 425.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.50 : 642.15 = 308.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.50/642.15 = 308.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.50x = 642.15 × 308.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.50x = 197,986.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,986.08/465.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.32

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