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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.86, 365.15 and 225.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.86, 365.15 and 225.36 is: 310.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.86 : 365.15 = 225.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.86/365.15 = 225.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.86x = 365.15 × 225.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.86x = 82,290.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,290.20/264.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.69

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