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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265, 396.60 and 230.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265, 396.60 and 230.86 is: 345.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265 : 396.60 = 230.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265/396.60 = 230.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265x = 396.60 × 230.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265x = 91,559.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,559.08/265
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.51

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