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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.19, 365.22 and 264.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.19, 365.22 and 264.38 is: 364.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.19 : 365.22 = 264.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.19/365.22 = 264.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.19x = 365.22 × 264.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.19x = 96,555.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,555.04/265.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.10

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