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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.08, 395.41 and 232.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.08, 395.41 and 232.28 is: 346.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.08 : 395.41 = 232.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.08/395.41 = 232.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.08x = 395.41 × 232.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.08x = 91,843.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,843.28/265.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.47

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