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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.03, 643.11 and 256.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.03, 643.11 and 256.21 is: 353.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.03 : 643.11 = 256.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.03/643.11 = 256.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.03x = 643.11 × 256.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.03x = 164,771.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,771.21/466.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.56

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