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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.20, 643.36 and 269.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.20, 643.36 and 269.74 is: 372.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.20 : 643.36 = 269.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.20/643.36 = 269.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.20x = 643.36 × 269.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.20x = 173,539.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,539.93/466.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.24

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