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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.11, 366.57 and 238.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.11, 366.57 and 238.11 is: 329.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.11 : 366.57 = 238.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.11/366.57 = 238.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.11x = 366.57 × 238.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.11x = 87,283.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,283.98/265.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.24

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