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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.22, 646.15 and 261.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.22, 646.15 and 261.22 is: 360.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.22 : 646.15 = 261.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.22/646.15 = 261.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.22x = 646.15 × 261.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.22x = 168,787.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,787.30/468.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.49

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