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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.07, 365.55 and 235.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.07, 365.55 and 235.47 is: 324.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.07 : 365.55 = 235.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.07/365.55 = 235.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.07x = 365.55 × 235.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.07x = 86,076.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,076.55/265.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.73

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