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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.05, 364.98 and 228.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.05, 364.98 and 228.18 is: 314.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.05 : 364.98 = 228.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.05/364.98 = 228.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.05x = 364.98 × 228.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.05x = 83,281.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,281.14/265.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.21

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