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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.18, 364.86 and 230.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.18, 364.86 and 230.10 is: 316.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.18 : 364.86 = 230.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.18/364.86 = 230.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.18x = 364.86 × 230.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.18x = 83,954.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,954.29/265.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.59

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