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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.22, 643.38 and 269.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.22, 643.38 and 269.73 is: 372.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.22 : 643.38 = 269.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.22/643.38 = 269.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.22x = 643.38 × 269.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.22x = 173,538.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,538.89/466.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.23

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