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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.09, 645.98 and 266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.09, 645.98 and 266.20 is: 367.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.09 : 645.98 = 266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.09/645.98 = 266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.09x = 645.98 × 266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.09x = 171,959.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,959.88/468.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.36

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