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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.08, 365.94 and 238.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.08, 365.94 and 238.48 is: 329.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.08 : 365.94 = 238.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.08/365.94 = 238.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.08x = 365.94 × 238.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.08x = 87,269.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,269.37/265.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.22

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