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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.10, 365.68 and 235.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.10, 365.68 and 235.54 is: 324.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.10 : 365.68 = 235.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.10/365.68 = 235.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.10x = 365.68 × 235.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.10x = 86,132.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,132.27/265.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.90

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