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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.07, 365.82 and 232.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.07, 365.82 and 232.27 is: 320.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.07 : 365.82 = 232.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.07/365.82 = 232.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.07x = 365.82 × 232.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.07x = 84,967.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,967.23/265.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.54

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