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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.03, 645.88 and 258.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.03, 645.88 and 258.22 is: 356.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.03 : 645.88 = 258.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.03/645.88 = 258.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.03x = 645.88 × 258.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.03x = 166,776.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,776.87/468.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.34

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