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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.02, 396.63 and 229.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.02, 396.63 and 229.38 is: 343.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.02 : 396.63 = 229.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.02/396.63 = 229.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.02x = 396.63 × 229.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.02x = 90,978.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,978.99/265.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.29

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