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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.19, 365.69 and 227.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.19, 365.69 and 227.98 is: 314.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.19 : 365.69 = 227.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.19/365.69 = 227.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.19x = 365.69 × 227.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.19x = 83,369.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,369.66/265.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.37

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