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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.02, 397.07 and 226.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.02, 397.07 and 226.11 is: 338.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.02 : 397.07 = 226.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.02/397.07 = 226.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.02x = 397.07 × 226.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.02x = 89,780.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,780.74/265.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.76

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