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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.16, 643.20 and 269.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.16, 643.20 and 269.60 is: 371.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.16 : 643.20 = 269.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.16/643.20 = 269.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.16x = 643.20 × 269.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.16x = 173,406.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,406.72/466.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.99

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