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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.23, 643.36 and 256.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.23, 643.36 and 256.41 is: 353.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.23 : 643.36 = 256.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.23/643.36 = 256.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.23x = 643.36 × 256.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.23x = 164,963.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,963.94/466.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.83

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