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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.21, 397.18 and 224.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.21, 397.18 and 224.53 is: 336.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.21 : 397.18 = 224.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.21/397.18 = 224.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.21x = 397.18 × 224.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.21x = 89,178.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,178.83/265.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.26

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