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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.14, 397.60 and 237.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.14, 397.60 and 237.81 is: 356.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.14 : 397.60 = 237.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.14/397.60 = 237.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.14x = 397.60 × 237.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.14x = 94,551.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,551.27/265.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.61

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