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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.20, 395.83 and 234.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.20, 395.83 and 234.79 is: 350.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.20 : 395.83 = 234.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.20/395.83 = 234.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.20x = 395.83 × 234.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.20x = 92,936.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,936.23/265.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.44

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