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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.16, 366.02 and 237.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.16, 366.02 and 237.47 is: 327.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.16 : 366.02 = 237.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.16/366.02 = 237.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.16x = 366.02 × 237.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.16x = 86,918.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,918.50/265.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.80

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