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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.14, 398.79 and 224.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.14, 398.79 and 224.64 is: 337.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.14 : 398.79 = 224.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.14/398.79 = 224.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.14x = 398.79 × 224.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.14x = 89,584.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,584.19/265.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.88

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