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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.05, 643.16 and 256.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.05, 643.16 and 256.23 is: 353.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.05 : 643.16 = 256.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.05/643.16 = 256.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.05x = 643.16 × 256.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.05x = 164,796.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,796.89/466.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.60

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