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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.22, 365.28 and 245.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.22, 365.28 and 245.76 is: 338.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.22 : 365.28 = 245.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.22/365.28 = 245.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.22x = 365.28 × 245.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.22x = 89,771.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,771.21/265.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.48

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