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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.05, 395.71 and 239.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.05, 395.71 and 239.13 is: 357.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.05 : 395.71 = 239.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.05/395.71 = 239.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.05x = 395.71 × 239.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.05x = 94,626.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,626.13/265.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.01

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