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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.16, 398.85 and 229.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.16, 398.85 and 229.32 is: 344.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.16 : 398.85 = 229.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.16/398.85 = 229.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.16x = 398.85 × 229.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.16x = 91,464.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,464.28/265.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.95

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