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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.21, 643.42 and 267.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.21, 643.42 and 267.07 is: 368.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.21 : 643.42 = 267.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.21/643.42 = 267.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.21x = 643.42 × 267.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.21x = 171,838.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,838.18/466.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.59

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