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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.08, 366 and 203.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.08, 366 and 203.24 is: 280.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.08 : 366 = 203.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.08/366 = 203.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.08x = 366 × 203.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.08x = 74,385.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,385.84/265.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.62

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