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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.18, 366.72 and 232.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.18, 366.72 and 232.37 is: 321.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.18 : 366.72 = 232.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.18/366.72 = 232.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.18x = 366.72 × 232.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.18x = 85,214.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,214.73/265.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.35

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