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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.22, 365.11 and 232.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.22, 365.11 and 232.41 is: 319.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.22 : 365.11 = 232.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.22/365.11 = 232.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.22x = 365.11 × 232.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.22x = 84,854.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,854.05/265.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.94

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