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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.02, 397.20 and 237.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.02, 397.20 and 237.66 is: 356.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.02 : 397.20 = 237.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.02/397.20 = 237.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.02x = 397.20 × 237.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.02x = 94,398.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,398.55/265.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.19

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