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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.20, 344.40 and 265.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.20, 344.40 and 265.20 is: 344.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.20 : 344.40 = 265.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.20/344.40 = 265.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.20x = 344.40 × 265.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.20x = 91,334.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,334.88/265.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.40

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