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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.01, 396.54 and 234.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.01, 396.54 and 234.23 is: 350.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.01 : 396.54 = 234.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.01/396.54 = 234.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.01x = 396.54 × 234.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.01x = 92,879.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,879.58/265.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.48

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