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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.08, 395.63 and 239.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.08, 395.63 and 239.16 is: 356.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.08 : 395.63 = 239.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.08/395.63 = 239.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.08x = 395.63 × 239.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.08x = 94,618.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,618.87/265.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.94

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